Telecom
Smile Excites Customers with Double Data Offering

Smile, West Africa’s 4G LTE broadband service provider, is offering its customers a 100 per cent bonus on recharge on any of its Bigga data plans.

The bonus offer, fondly dubbed Double Data Offer, will last for 14 days from the date of purchase.
In essence, Smile customers will enjoy double data on the range of Smile’s Bigga data plans that include several packages such as 130GB, 100GB, 75GB, 60GB, 40GB, 30GB, 20GB, 15GB, 12GB, 10GB, 8GB, 6.5GB, 5GB, 3GB, 2GB and 1.5GB plans.
But for this specific double data offer, the bonus will be valid for fourteen days from purchase. Vitally, the 100 per cent bonus on recharge to subscribers purchasing any Bigga data plan will be used before the paid bundle.
Announcing the initiative, Abdul Hafeez, chief marketing officer, Smile Nigeria, said the 100 per cent bonus offer was one of the many ways that Smile utilizes to smoothen for its customers the apparent rough patches occasioned by the current inclement economic situation in the country.
With the 100 per cent bonus offer, Abdul Hafeez explained that Smile would offer its loyal customers double data as a thank you gift for their continuous support and patronage. He therefore urged the customers to ensure that they maximize the benefits of this too good to be missed offer while it last.
Customers desirous to benefit from the double data offer will have to utilize the numerous Smile recharge platforms that include Shops, Kiosks, Field Sales Representatives and Authorised Smile dealers.
Other avenues available to the customers are 3rd Party Online channels like Banks, Quickteller, Paystack, Jumia Pay, etc. Subscribers can also recharge directly through their MySmileApp and MySmile Portal online.
Renowned for its customer centric bent, Smile is reputed to have berthed more customers’ focused and pocket friendly products than any of its peers. This is in line with the company’s philosophy of deploying broadband to make Nigerians enjoy the best internet experience.
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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