Telecom
Etisalat Rewards Loyal Customers
Etisalat Nigeria, starts the year on a high note as it rewards its top ten loyal customers and two of its best performing frontline staff of 2012 with an all-expense paid trip to South Africa to watch the Nigerian matches that will be played in the preliminary round of the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition.
The trip scheduled from the 23rd to 31st of January is an avenue Etisalat has chosen to appreciate its customers for their continued patronage and to acknowledge the efforts of its dedicated staff that have consistently delivered a superior customer experience to its customers in the past year.
Mr. Wael Ammar, chief commercial officer, Etisalat Nigeria, said the gesture was part of Etisalat’s efforts at building customer relationships, whilst also recognising its deserving staff. “Etisalat is a customer-focused company that seeks to continuously delight its subscribers with quality of service, innovation and operational excellence.
Our customers are at the heart of our business and so we take special care in listening to them and responding with tailor-made products and services that suit their lifestyles,” he said.
“We also celebrate and reward service excellence within our organisation. These are men and women who have tirelessly worked to see that our customers are provided with the best service delivery year on year,” he further stated.
Among the staff being rewarded are those from the Etisalat customer care team who he said were instrumental towards the achievement of the recent awards received by the company, including the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) award for Excellent Service and Effective Collaboration with the Consumer Affairs Bureau to ensure access to Customer Care Help line.
During the five-star trip, Etisalat customers and staff will have the opportunity to watch two matches; Ethiopia V Nigeria and Zambia V Nigeria. There will also be sightseeing tours of Johannesburg, Nelspruit and Rustenburg among other activities.
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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