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MTN Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Technology Space, Visits Various Innovation Hubs across Lagos
MTN, Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology giant, has pledged its unbridled support for Nigeria’s technology space and the building of a future enabled by technology.
This was made evident by the visits to several technology hubs in Lagos of a high-powered delegate from the company led by the Chief Executive Officer, Ferdi Moolman, Chief Transformation Officer, Bayo Adekanmbi, Sales and Distribution Executive, Adekunle Adebiyi and Human Resource Executive, Esther Akinnukawe.
Ferdi Moolman, CEO,MTN, confirmed that MTN will relentlessly assist hubs in Nigeria with the provision of test API/sandbox; provision of proof of concept support on relevant ideas and partnership on ideas for go-to-market commercialisation as part of its BRIGHT strategy to grow digital platforms that can transform the lives of Nigerians.
According to him, “I must say that we are impressed with what we have seen here today, and we are filled with optimism for the future.
“I assure you of MTN’s commitment in the areas of technological and any other necessary support you could need to achieve full potentials.”
“Technology innovation hubs are unarguably the shortest cut to job creation, bridging of the gap between the developed and developing world and to economic diversification. We are already feeling the impact of your work and I will say more power to your elbow,” the CEO stated.
He explained that the company has defined various touch points to grow the potentials of innovative hubs in the country.
These include, the immersion of the MTN Nigeria Graduate Development Trainees in the Nigerian innovation hub with a view to keeping them abreast of local trends through structured visit, participation in hackathon and projects, and leverage of the innovation hub for ideation, concept testing, go-to-market validation and technical feedback.
During the visits, the hubs showcased some of their achievements, various ongoing projects and their challenges.
They noted the assistance they have so far received from government and corporate bodies but appealed for increased support so as to enable them to contribute optimally to the economic development of the country.
The Nigerian innovation market is one of the fastest growing in the sub-region with over 55 active technology hubs.
These include incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, fab labs, makerspaces, and other innovation centres.
The strategic importance of these hubs have been validated by the visit some of the global technology icons like Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Sundar Pichai of Google.
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.
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.
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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