Telecom
Airtel Offers Exciting Packages on Ascend, ITEL Phones

In an effort to excite and reward Nigerians during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, is offering special value to customers on purchase of ITEL and Ascend phones from any of its outlets across the country.
The offer, which is specifically targeted at the youth and mass market, will enable customers to freely connect with friends and family, as well as access the internet with ease during the yuletide season.
The Airtel ITEL Phone retails at N2, 000 and come in various colours, attracts free N100 on-net talktime every month for 6 months; 2 free games; free Facebook Zero for life and Free-Zone powered by Google.
The Airtel Ascend Phone retails at N8,900 and comes in white and black colour, attracts free N500 on-net talk time monthly for 10 months; 80mb data bundle monthly for 10 months, 2 FREE games download, FREE Facebook for Life, and Free Zone powered by Google
To enjoy the array of free Internet mobile services on Free Zone, customers are to text “Free Zone” to 881 or go to http://g.co/freezone from their phone browser.
According to Deepak Srivastava, Airtel’s chief operating officer and executive director, the special offer is Airtel’s way of providing opportunity for Nigerians to connect and celebrate with love ones within and outside the country in this special season of love.
He stressed that the Airtel ITEL and ASCEND phones offer will not only make more Nigerians especially the youth who are yet to own a phone to do so while urging customers to also offer them as Christmas or New year special gifts to love ones, friends and family.
To enjoy the special offers on purchase of the Airtel ITEL phone, customers are to purchase the device, register the bundled Airtel Sims or use existing SIMs, send the keyword ‘ITEL’ to 141 while the Airtel ASCEND offers can be accessed by sending ‘SMART’ to 141.
The Airtel ITEL phones are fashionable, distinctive and exquisite in style that perfectly fits the lifestyles of the youth and the young-at-heart. It is dual SIM enabled, with SIM 1 locked to the Airtel network it comes in various colours, black, blue and red, diversified functions and is perfect in sound. It has 1.77inch screen, Bluetooth, torch and wireless radio.
The Airtel Ascend phones come in two colours, black and white. It is dual SIM enabled, with SIM 1 locked to the Airtel network. It has a 2.5 inch screen size, a 1GHz Dual core and android-2.3 operating system. This provides a seamless smartphone experience. It has a 1.3Mega Pixel camera and gives the user access to radio, Bluetooth and Wifi 802.11.
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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