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Konga Back-To-School Goes Live Today

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As the Nigerian educational sector braces for another academic session, Konga, Nigeria’s composite e-commerce giant, reaffirms its commitment to improving education in Nigeria as it kicks off its much-anticipated Back-to-School campaign today, Monday, August 19th, 2024.

Running until Friday, September 30th, 2024, the campaign promises to deliver unbeatable deals and discounts of up to 80% on a wide array of products tailored to meet the needs of everyone involved in the educational sector—parents, students, teachers, and institutions.

Kunle Ajani, Head of Marketing at Konga Group, expressed the company’s commitment to supporting the educational sector.

“At Konga, we understand the challenges that parents, students, and educators face as they brace for another academic year. Our goal is to make the back-to-school season as seamless and affordable as possible. With up to 80% discounts, we are confident that everyone will find what they need to make this academic year successful.”

Konga’s Back-to-School campaign features a series of carefully curated packages designed to meet the specific needs of different educational stages: Pre-School Deals, Primary School Deals, Secondary School Deals, Teacher Deals, and Educational Institution Deals.

Pre-School Deals: This package caters to the needs of the youngest learners. Understanding the foundational importance of early childhood education, Konga has assembled a comprehensive selection of products specifically designed to meet the needs of preschoolers. These include diapers, wipes, baby food, toys, art supplies, clothing, lunch boxes, and educational playsets to stimulate early development.

Primary School Deals: For pupils in primary school, Konga offers an array of products that cater to their growing academic and extracurricular needs. The primary school deals include school bags, lunch boxes, cutlery sets, water bottles, stationery sets, sports equipment, tablets and learning devices, clothing, and durable footwear.

Secondary School Deals: These students face increasing academic pressures and need the right tools to succeed. Konga’s secondary school deals feature backpacks, scientific calculators, geometry sets, dictionaries, textbooks, sports equipment, clothing, laptops and tablets, and other essential school supplies.

Tertiary Deals: This caters to undergraduates in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Konga has put together deals that cater to their academic and lifestyle needs: laptops, desktops, tablets, stylish fashion, groceries, beauty, health and personal care items.

Teachers’ Deals: Konga recognizes the invaluable role of teachers in shaping students’ futures. To that end, it has curated a special package for educators. The Teacher’s Deal includes discounts on elegant and professional fashion items, gadgets and accessories, stationery and classroom supplies, ergonomic chairs, beauty and health products, phones and tablets, and groceries.

Educational Institutions Deals: Konga understands the importance of a conducive learning environment. The campaign extends to educational institutions with special deals on classroom chairs and desks; teaching aids like visual aids and projectors, printers, scanners, air conditioners, water dispensers, UPS, cleaning supplies to maintain hygiene, and smart security and surveillance gadgets to enhance school safety for students and staff.

Konga’s back-to-school campaign stands out for its assurance of best-in-market prices due to exclusive partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Apple, Samsung, HP, Lenovo, Starlink, L’Oreal, Haier Thermocool, LG, Nestle. Additionally, customers can access Konga Corporate or enjoy the benefit of purchasing in bulk from Konga.

Konga’s Back-to-School campaign not only offers incredible discounts but also reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting education in Nigeria. By providing high-quality products at affordable prices, Konga is helping ease the financial burden on parents and educators, while also ensuring that students have the tools they need to excel in their studies.

Don’t miss out on these mouthwatering deals—visit www.konga today and get ready for a successful academic year ahead!

 


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MTN Nigeria Non-Executive Director Mazen Mroue Quits to Focus on Group Role

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Mazen Mroue, a non-executive director at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, has resigned effective February 27, 2026, to prioritise other responsibilities within the MTN Group, the company announced in a Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) filing.

MTN Nigeria Non-Executive Director Mazen Mroue Quits to Focus on Group Role

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The notice, signed by company secretary Uto Ukpanah, stated: “This is to enable Mr. Mroue to focus on other priorities within MTN Group Limited. The Board wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Mroue for his immense service to MTN Nigeria and wishes him success in his future endeavours.”

Mroue joined MTN Nigeria’s board on June 1, 2022, bringing over 28 years of telecom experience. A veteran MTN executive, he previously served as CEO of MTN Uganda and MTN Liberia, non-executive director at MTN Cyprus, and held leadership roles at MTN Ghana.

Since February 2022, he has been MTN Group’s Chief Technology and Information Officer, overseeing technology strategy and governance. Earlier, as MTN Nigeria’s COO from August 2018 to January 2022, he also sat on the MTN Nigeria Foundation board.

The exit follows MTN Nigeria’s stellar 2025 results, posting a ₦1.70 trillion profit before tax—reversing a ₦550.3 billion loss in 2024 driven by forex woes—marking one of the telco’s strongest rebounds.


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Google Adds Yorùbá, Hausa to AI Search, Boosting Access for Millions of Nigerians

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Google has rolled out support for Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its AI-powered Search features—AI Overviews and AI Mode—enabling millions of Nigerians to get quick answers, summaries, and conversational web exploration in their mother tongues.

Google Adds Yorùbá, Hausa to AI Search, Boosting Access for Millions of Nigerians

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The update forms part of Google’s push to cover 13 African languages, including Afrikaans, Akan, Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Afaan Oromoo, Somali, Sesotho, Kiswahili, Setswana, Wolof, and isiZulu, selected based on high search activity across the continent.

Now, a Kano student can ask complex questions in Hausa, while an Ibadan trader seeks business tips in Yorùbá—both receiving culturally nuanced AI responses via text or voice on Android, iOS, or web.

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s West Africa Communications Manager, said: “Building truly global Search requires nuanced local understanding. With Gemini-powered AI, we’ve made advanced capabilities relevant in Yorùbá and Hausa, so Nigerians converse naturally with Search in their mother tongues.”

To use: Open the Google app, tap AI Mode, and query in Hausa or Yorùbá for personalised guidance—breaking language barriers and making technology reflect Nigeria’s diverse identity.


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MultiChoice Shuts Down Showmax After 11 Years Amid Streaming Wars

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MultiChoice is closing its continental streaming platform Showmax after 11 years, notifying subscribers Thursday of the board’s decision to discontinue the service in the near future to refocus on sustainable digital offerings.

MultiChoice Shuts Down Showmax After 11 Years Amid Streaming Wars

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The email assured no immediate disruption: “You can continue streaming as usual, and no action is required from you at this time.” Showmax, launched in South Africa in 2015 and expanded across Africa, offered movies, series, documentaries, and sports to rival Netflix and others amid rising online entertainment demand.

The shutdown follows Canal+’s approved takeover of MultiChoice last year, with the French giant offering ZAR 125 per share for remaining stakes.

The deal mandates HDP ownership boosts, local content investment, and splitting MultiChoice’s SA broadcasting arm into an independent entity to meet regulations.

MultiChoice prioritised subscribers during the transition, promising advance notice on timelines.

Showmax’s exit signals consolidation pressures in Africa’s cut-throat streaming market, where global players dominate despite local content strengths.


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