Telecom
Solo, Airtel Partnership Will Deepen Digital Content Usage- Ogundipe
Mr. Tayo Ogundipe, co-founder of SOLO, has reiterated that the Company’s partnership with Airtel, leading telecommunications operator in Nigeria, will benefit content lovers across the country.
Ogundipe told Nigeria CommunicationsWeek in his office in Lagos that, aside the Airtel partnership, they are looking out for other means to ensure users of their devices have unlimited access to digital contents.
SOLO, a device manufacturing and end-to-end digital content company, recently joined forces with Airtel to release the SOLO S355.
The dual-core, 3.5 inch screen phone has 4GB of internal storage, 512 MB of RAM and a memory card slot expandable up to 32GB. It also has a front-facing camera and a 3 megapixel rear camera.
The SOLO S335 comes red, black and white, and has dual sim slots. One of them is locked to Airtel Nigeria, leaving the other free to use with other networks.
Like all SOLO devices, the S335 offers users access to over 20 million songs via the built-in SOLO Music platform for free.
Ogundipe told Nigeria CommunicationsWeek that, “There are ranges of areas we are looking for partnership. We are one of the few start-ups in the mobile space that has partnership with key operators. To us, operator-partnership is very critical, because their economic interest and that of SOLO is seemingly aligned.
“What we are doing in the area of content and services play off on the investment the investors have made on their 3G networks and they need to monetize the investment to have return-on-investment (RoI). To achieve that, they need to get the consumer to embrace the network, which creates way for the content providers to come in. Therefore, our strategy makes a lot of sense to the operators.
Still on the SOLO/Airtel partnership, he said, “It is 3-1/2’ product that retails not more than N9,000 with unlimited SOLO music. In fact, there are up to 20million music therein, for free. It has incredible data plan of 500MB monthly for the next 12 months. It is unbelievable. That is the kind of partnership we are talking about. Airtel is definitely one of the top players in the Nigerian telecoms space; we are leveraging that to reach the subscribers.
“That tells you something about SOLO; we are a new company, and a big Company like Airtel wants to do business with us. They believe in the bigger picture of our vision. Anybody can start doing something, but when you tie it to the interest of the partner, it does a lot better.
“There are other ones, we will be announcing soon”.
He said that they will leverage partners a lot, and will not allow the Nollywood slip from their hands in the way of content productions.
Telecom
Glo Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience, Travel Saga

With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.

Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
Telecom
SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.

SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Telecom
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President

Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.

Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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