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More Subscribers Collect Cheques in Glo N1 Billion SIM Reg Promo
It was another time of jubilation as 10 Glo subscribers who recently emerged winners in the ongoing Glo N 1 Billion SIM registration promo collected their cheques of N1 million each in Port Harcourt. The winners are Helen Obioma Agu, a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Akinyemi Ganiyat Taiwo, a business woman from Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Owodunni Ashiru, an auto mechanic based in Kaduna state, Dominica Ihuoma Nwosu from Lawanson, Lagos, and Ikuyajesin Fehintola Mujidat, a business woman from Otta, Ogun state. Others are Adetomiwa Adetunji, an accountant from Akure, Ondo state, Ola Sulaimon Adeseye, a business man from Mushin, Lagos; Christiana Etu, an expectant mother and business woman from Aba, Abia state, Amos Loveth, a staff of the Kwara State Traffic Management Authority in Ilorin, Kwara state and Nwabufor Ubachukwu, a Pastor from Nnewi, Anambra state. Rejoicing at the way good fortune had come their way through their loyalty to the Glo network, the winners were full of praise and thanks to Glo for constantly making the effort to change the lives of its subscribers through reward programmes and incentives. According to Owodunni Ashiru, winning in the Glo SIM registration promo was both a surprise and a blessing. “This is a lot of money which I never expected to have from any source. I want to thank Glo Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga and his company for changing my life. This money is very timely as I will use it to complete my house which is still under construction”, he said. Another winner, Mrs Christiana Etu, who was very sceptical when called that she had won money for registering her SIM believes the good luck was brought about by the new baby she was expecting and her unwavering loyalty to the Glo network. “My husband and I were initially sceptical until we went for verification at the nearest Gloworld office. Now it is clear to me that Glo keeps its word and is the best network around. We are yet to decide what to do with the money though we think the money should be for our baby. We pray that Glo will continue to grow from strength to strength”, she stated. For Nwabufor Ubachukwu, a pastor at the Victory Bible Church in Nnewi, Anambra state, the money has come at a good time since it would help in promoting his passion for God through evangelism. “I am grateful to God for he is faithful. I am also so grateful to Glo for giving me this great surprise. Initially, I did not believe because of the activities of fraudsters, but now I am so joyful and excited. Glo is our own indigenous network unlike others who may come and go. I want to urge all Nigerians to switch to the Glo network because it is the best all round”, he said Speaking earlier at the event, Globacom’s Divisional Director, South Territory, Mr. Charles Odiase said that the ongoing “Another Glo N1 Billion Blast” was a special initiative intended to show appreciation to Glo subscribers who register their SIM cards and also thank them for remaining loyal to the Glo network over the years. He urged existing and potential Glo subscribers to go ahead and quickly register their SIM cards as the extended Glo N1 Billion SIM registration Blast will reward Glo subscribers across the country who register their SIMs with prizes of N1 million for 10 subscribers daily and N500 worth of airtime/sms daily for another 60,000 people who register and recharge their lines during the duration of the promo.
Google has launched its Search Live feature globally to over 200 countries, including Nigeria, where AI Mode is available, enabling voice-and-camera conversations in users’ preferred languages.
Powered by the new multilingual Gemini 3.1 Flash Live model, it delivers natural, real-time interactions via the Google app on Android or iOS—tap the Live icon under the Search bar.
Ideal for hands-free help, users can speak queries for audio replies, follow-ups, or web links. Camera integration adds visual context, like troubleshooting a shelving unit, or pairs with Google Lens for real-world chats.
From the app or Lens, Nigerians can now explore, learn, or solve tasks instantly, boosting everyday productivity worldwide.
Clean and reliable power for telecom networks in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone will be expanded following a $45 million investment by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in IPT PowerTech.
The investment targets countries where limited power supply continues to slow digital connectivity and broader economic participation, the institution stated earlier this week.
To enable this expansion, the IFC is providing a $45 million corporate financing package consisting of an A-loan of $27 million and $18 million in blended finance.
The blended portion is sourced from the Canada-IFC Blended Climate Finance Programme and the IDA20 Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility.
The initiative marks the IFC’s first direct infrastructure engagement in Liberia in a decade and in Sierra Leone in six years.
It will help scale solar- and battery-based power systems that reduce reliance on diesel and support greener, more resilient telecom networks.
By improving the quality and stability of power to telecom towers, the initiative will strengthen mobile coverage and ensure that households, schools, health centres, and small businesses can depend on consistent digital services, said the IFC.
The funding supports the modernisation, operation, and maintenance of 2 235 telecom sites across the three nations. More than 90% of these are located in off-grid or weak-grid locations.
With new solar and battery systems powering these sites, mobile networks will experience fewer outages and improved service quality.
Optimising the energy mix is estimated to reduce power costs for operators by up to 30% in Liberia, 26% in Sierra Leone, and 52% in Ethiopia.
This transition is also expected to cut emissions by more than 10 624 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Furthermore, the partnership will promote gender inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in technical, operational, and leadership roles within the sector, says the IFC.
This agreement reflects a shared vision for a greener telecom industry and empowers the company to scale its innovative energy platforms, according to Nabil Haddad, CEO of IPT PowerTech Group.
Reliable and affordable power for telecom networks is a cornerstone of Africa’s digital transformation, said Nathalie Kouassi-Akon, IFC regional director for West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.
Through this partnership, the institution is supporting a scalable, private sector-led solution that enables mobile operators to reach underserved and fragile communities more sustainably, added Kouassi-Akon.
The project advances the World Bank Group and African Development Bank’s Mission 300 initiative, which aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030.
Expedier has unveiled “Expedier for Business,” an online pro-banking platform to simplify global payments, multi-currency transactions, and financial operations for expanding companies.
Kingsley Madu
The tool centralizes payments, invoicing, payroll, and treasury into one secure dashboard, tackling challenges like fragmented systems and poor visibility that hinder international scaling.
Kingsley Madu, Co-Founder and CEO of Expedier, said: “African businesses are increasingly global… Expedier for Business was built to simplify how companies manage money across borders while maintaining visibility, control, and compliance.”
Key features include customizable dashboards for payments, invoices, and workflows; support for USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, and more; virtual cards; automated payroll/invoicing; currency swaps; and real-time tracking.
Security measures cover two-factor authentication, KYC/KYB verification, and team access controls.
As cross-border trade and remote work boom in Africa, the platform aids firms dealing with international suppliers, teams, and customers. It is now available for organizations scaling globally.
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