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MTN Foundation Donates Musical Studio and Instruments to the MUSON School of Music
MTN Foundation has officially commissioned a music studio and musical instruments donated to the MUSON School of Music, as part of its support for creative arts in Nigeria.
Speaking at the commissioning event, Odunayo Sanya, executive secretary, MTN Foundation, said: “Talent is one thing. But when you have a conducive environment, it enables talent.
“We want you to wake up every morning and ask yourself the question: what are you doing today? And when you do that, you become more intentional. We’re doing this because we believe in you and we believe you have what it takes to brace global stages and showcase your talent.”
“As we bring this gift to MUSON, we want it to be a gift that keeps on giving. We don’t want it to end with us. We want it to be a gift that enables and changes narratives in Nigeria,” said Sanya.
The items donated by the MTN Foundation include; a fully equipped digital music studio, 30 laptops, one unit of Professional 4 and a half Octaves Marimba, custom series, one unit of Malltech 4.0 Octave Bob Becker Ragtime Xylophone, one unit of Viscount Unico 400 Organ – A 3 manual organ with 32 notes pedalboard, 56 Register Tabs plus 7 Orchestral Registers, four Units of Stentor Conservatoire Violin, 3 Units of Armstrong USA Trumpets and 3 units of Essex EUP-116 Upright Piano.
Commenting on MTN Foundation’s support, theMr. Louis Mbanefo (SAN), said: “The MUSON School of Music is a primary focus centre, and we are extremely fortunate that the MTN Foundation decided to partner with us in this exciting venture.
“We can’t thank them enough for their support. No other donor has continued as much as the MTN Foundation. Asides the scholarships for our students, they went further to donate new instruments. This is only a testament to their generosity.”
Since 2006, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with MUSON, has fully funded and developed over 350 music scholars, providing scholarship awards for a two-year diploma.
The awards cover tuition, transportation and resource materials among others, after which students are awarded an internationally recognised Diploma in Music on graduation.
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Itel Launches Most Affordable Fast Charging Smartphone P38 Series in Africa
itel, smart life brand committed to providing affordable and good quality consumer electronic products boasting excellent user experience, has announced to introduce its latest flagship fast charging smartphones – P38 Series in Africa.
The First-Ever Fast Charging Smartphone of itel
Fast Charging makes everything faster and easier! P38 series are the first-ever smartphones which supports 15W fast charging function! The charging time is way faster compare to the last generation, support 3 hours talk in just 10 minutes charging time! The mega battery (P38 – 5000mAh, P38 Pro – 6000mAh) with the intelligent AI Power Master management system ensure the power in control and at the same time to enjoy maximum 230 hours music playback time, 22 hours for video and 7 hours gaming time.
Outstanding and Powerful Performance
P38 Pro powered by the powerful 64GB ROM+2GB RAM (P38 – 32GB ROM+2GB RAM) and 1.3GHz processor to bring users a smoothest-ever operating experience and the largest-ever storage capacity of itel smartphones.
Both devices pre-embedded with the Darwin Engine, which improved the smoothness and enhance the screen saturation, gives users a full-frame gaming experience, and the same time it helps to reduce power consumption, improve battery life, and offer a smoother gaming experience by the smart setting like hiding the notification during gaming time.
Large Display with Stylish Flagship Design
P38 and P38 Pro comes with the large and HD+ high resolution Waterdrop display (P38 – 6.6, P38 Pro – 6.82”), aim to provides users a ultra-large and immersive viewing experience. It also brings a premium look and feel, thanks to the super double camera and stylish metal stripe design. For the 2.5D glass covering, its slight curvature at the edge of the glass display makes the screen more exquisite and guarantees to provide a comfortable grip for effortless streaming on the move.
Clearer Rear Camera to Capture All Important Moments
P38 packed with a8MP AF rear camera and 13MP AF rear camera of P38 Pro are created to provide users an upgraded and all-rounded photo-shooting experience. Allow users to capture their precious moments with clear and vivid photos.
Dual Unlock Mode to Further Protect User Privacy
In order to further protect user’s privacy, P38 Series has been upgraded and will come with face unlock and 8 functions fingerprint unlock. The face unlock & fingerprint dual unlock modes make P38 handy while keep user’s data safe and sound!
There are 6 different colours available for P38 and P38 Pro respectively –P38 – Stellar Purple, Nebula Black and Spruce Green, P38 Pro – Night Black, Mint Green and Ocean Blue.
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NCC Assures Underserved Communities of Ubiquitous Broadband Penetration

L-R: Freda Bruce-Bennet, Deputy Director, Digital Economy Department, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ; Sa’adatu Faruk, Head, Financial Inclusion Division, Market Development Department, Security Exchange Commission (SEC); Dr.Uju Ogunbunka, Chairman , Bank Customers Association of Nigeria;Rasaaq Salami ,Deputy Director, Corporate Communications & Market Development , National Insurance Commission (NAICOM); Yinka Issac representing David Anyaele , Executive Director Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), during the panel deliberation at the inaugural conference on financial inclusion in Lagos
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