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Multi-Links Telkom Distribute Wheelchairs in Enugu, Anambra States
Multi-Links Telkom has distributed wheelchairs to the physically challenged in Enugu and Onitsha, Anambra State at three separate ceremonies in the pursuit of its Corporate Social Responsibility investments (CSRi).
The events were witnessed by the wives of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Enugu State, the representative of the Obi of Onitsha, the Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu and the General Hospital, Onitsha amongst other dignitaries.
Mrs. Clara Chibuizor Chime, first lady of Enugu State commended Multi-Links Telkom for its passionate commitment to enhancing the quality of lives of the less privileged members of the society.
She made this remark in Enugu during the presentation of Wheelchairs by the management of Multi-Links Telkom to the physically challenged at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu.
Accompanied by Mrs. Nneka Onyebuchi , wife of the deputy governor, and a host of other dignitaries, she expressed her joy at the opportunity to witness Multi-Links’ very laudable efforts to restore hope to the physically challenged through the presentations of the wheelchairs provided by Multi-Links Telkom.
According to her, “the need for mobility aids for persons disabled by accident cannot be overemphasized. Some accident victims have been confined to a place due to the absence of mobility aids. However, with the donation of wheelchairs by Multi-Links Telecommunications Ltd, there is no doubt that this group of people will be able to move around, participate in day-to-day activities, and thus, contribute effectively to society notwithstanding their disabilities.
She also commended the management of Multi-Links Telkom for also providing free mobile phones to each of the beneficiaries of the wheelchairs. “It is therefore laudable that Multi-Links has deemed it necessary to also provide phones for this vulnerable group of people. This gesture will definitely go a long way towards improving the lives of the beneficiaries. Armed with their phones and wheelchairs I am sure the sky will be their limit,” she said.
Multi-Links Telkom had provided wheelchairs, mobile phones and free airtime to the beneficiaries of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
The wife of the Governor urged all the beneficiaries to make use of the facilities provided by Multi-Links Telkom creditably.
The Chief Medical Director of ESUTH called on other corporate organizations to emulate the good spirited initiative of Multi-Links Telkom. According to him, it is not often that organizations remember the downtrodden for such health interventions at the level of investments by Multi-Links Telkom. Similar comments were made by the CMDs of the National Orthopaedic Hospital (Dr C.B.Eze), Enugu and the General Hospital, Onitsha.
In her welcome message, Multi-Links Telkom’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Mrs. Ijeoma Abazie said that the company is committed to spreading its goodwill throughout the country where its services are currently available. She said that apart from providing integrated telecommunications solutions, Multi-Links Telkom would identify and seek as much as possible to address areas of need in Nigeria’s communities.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief Operations Officer, Multi-Links Telkom, Dr. Setumo Mohapi stated that the company is committed to helping less privileged members of society. According to him, Multi-Links Telkom has made it a business decision to always partner with the communities in Nigeria for development. He stressed that Multi-Links Telkom is committed to living its pay off line of Touching Lives by ensuring that the lives of the people in the communities of its operations are positively touched.
It was carnival like at Parklane Hospital as the women in the entourage of the First Lady of Enugu sang, danced and praised the brand for bringing relief to the downtrodden in the state. Some of the beneficiaries could not hold back tears of joy as they were helped to the wheel chairs by the First Lady, relatives, health workers and Multi-Links Telkom staff. Some of them said that Multi-Links Telkom has brought them unquantifiable relief, peace of mind and made them proud owners of their first wheelchairs and in some cases, mobile phones.
From ESUTH, Parklane, to Orthopaedic Enugu and General Hospital, Onitsha it was an overflow of prayers and praises by the beneficiaries who thronged the venues for the free wheelchairs and mobile phones.
The need for Nigeria to think outside the box in its need to drive towards global relevance with innovations and scientific developments will be on the front burner at the NITRA Innovative & Scientific Conference scheduled to hold on Thursday July 23, 2026 in Ikeja, Lagos.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will lead other delegates to discuss and take far-reaching decisions at the event, which has its theme as “Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide With Scientific Innovation”.
Other companies that have indicated interest in partnering with NITRA include mobile communications company, Tecno; Africa’s premier end-to-end AI solutions company, Hyperspace; and telecommunications data infrastructure company, Digital Realty.
Speaking on the proposed event, the Chairman, Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), Chike Onwuegbuchi noted that the event will seek to create a platform for government and private organisations to deliberate on policies around scientific innovations in Nigeria, challenges, place of indigenous and foreign collaboration, roles of each stakeholder, and grassroots development in that regard, among others.
According to him: “The Federal government, with series of programmes and partnerships, has established the urgent need to create an ecosystem that thrives on scientific innovation, breeding institutions and individuals with a target of placing the country at the fore-front of Next-Gen development.
It is a known fact that digital and scientific innovations are crucial, not only to the survivability of a nation, but also to the sustainability of its growth and development, with significant effect on economic strength, global image, defense and security, government capabilities to function, and public health and safety, communication and digital footprint, among others.
The federal government is actively driving scientific innovation to foster economic diversification and build a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Efforts are heavily focused on commercializing research, establishing massive research funds, and funding strategic infrastructure, particularly in technology, biotechnology, and healthcare. Core government initiatives and policies include the newly instituted National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), which aims to mobilize about $500 million annually to support research and the commercialization of scientific outputs; and the Nigeria Genomic City, a multi-ministerial initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria into a leading hub for genomics, precision medicine, and biotechnology. It is designed to protect indigenous data, stimulate artificial intelligence in health, and develop a highly skilled scientific workforce.
According to the General Secretary of NITRA, Mr. Chidiebere Nwankwo, the forum will also be a vehicle to propagating the views of decision makers to the public, thereby furthering the cause of public awareness and information dissemination on the topic.
The focus, he said will be on how Nigeria can sustain digital innovative growth and scientific development in Nigeria
The board of global payments company, PayPal, says a 53 billion dollars takeover offer from financial technology firm, Stripe, and private equity company, Advent International, does not adequately reflect the company’s long-term value.
PayPal
According to reports, the proposed acquisition, valued at 60.50 dollars per share, remains under consideration, with the board yet to formally respond to the offer.
The directors are said to be evaluating not only the financial value of the proposal but also the structure of the financing, the timeline for completing the transaction and the likelihood of obtaining regulatory approvals.
They are also considering the possibility of competing bids emerging.
Although the offer represents a premium of about 28 per cent above PayPal’s recent share price, the board believes the company could deliver greater value to shareholders if its ongoing turnaround strategy succeeds.
Following reports of the bid, PayPal shares gained about two per cent to close at 56.73 dollars.
Sources familiar with the discussions said Stripe and Advent have secured approximately 50 billion dollars in debt financing from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, while both firms would jointly contribute 17 billion dollars in equity.
Under the proposal, the two companies would jointly own PayPal instead of dividing its operations.
PayPal, Stripe, Advent International, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley have all declined to comment on the proposed transaction.
The discussions come as PayPal seeks to strengthen its business after years of increasing competition from rivals including Apple Pay, Google Pay and emerging financial technology firms.
The company, which was valued at about 360 billion dollars in 2021, now has a market capitalisation of approximately 36 billion dollars.
Since assuming office as Chief Executive Officer in March 2026, Enrique Lores has embarked on a restructuring programme aimed at improving operational efficiency and restoring growth.
The restructuring includes the creation of three business divisions comprising Checkout, Venmo and Consumer Financial Services, and Payments and Crypto.
The company is also targeting 1.5 billion dollars in cost savings through the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.
PayPal’s latest financial results indicated signs of recovery, with first-quarter revenue rising seven per cent year-on-year to 8.35 billion dollars, while total payment volume increased by eight per cent to 464 billion dollars.
If approved, the transaction would combine two of the world’s largest digital payments companies.
The combined business would process an estimated 3.7 trillion dollars in annual payment volume, significantly strengthening its position in the global online payments market.
However, analysts expect the proposed acquisition to face intense regulatory scrutiny because of the companies’ combined market share in merchant payment services.
To address possible antitrust concerns, the bidders have reportedly considered options, including separating PayPal’s Braintree business or other assets if required by regulators.
Sources said Stripe and Advent remain interested in pursuing the acquisition despite the board’s reservations, although negotiations are expected to continue.
Market observers are also awaiting PayPal’s earnings report scheduled for July 28 for further indications of the company’s financial recovery and future growth prospects.
Concerns over network reliability and its impact on Nigeria’s growing creator economy took centre stage at MTN Nigeria’s Data on Trial event, where content creator and streamer, Jarvis, challenged telecommunications operators to improve connectivity for digital creators.
Speaking during the event, Jarvis asked whether there were locations in Nigeria where uninterrupted internet connectivity could support real-life (IRL) streaming without network disruptions.
“Are there places where there is no breakage when streaming IRL?” she asked.
Her question highlighted the challenges faced by content creators who depend on stable internet services for live streaming, content uploads and real-time engagement with audiences.
Responding, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Technical Officer, Mr Yahaya Ibrahim, said network performance depends on several factors, including location, network coverage, device capability and the number of users connected to a particular base station.
He noted that operators continue to invest in expanding network capacity to meet the growing demand for data services.
Earlier, MTN’s General Manager, Network Performance and Quality Assurance, Mr Michael Ndukwe, explained the evolution of mobile network technology in Nigeria, from first-generation (1G) services to the current fifth-generation (5G) technology.
According to him, each phase of technological advancement has significantly increased network capacity and enabled new digital services.
Ndukwe cited Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showing that Nigerians consumed about 13.2 million terabytes of data in 2025.
He added that data usage reached approximately 4.06 million terabytes in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the country’s increasing reliance on digital platforms and online services.
According to him, the growth is being driven by wider adoption of 4G and 5G networks, increased smartphone penetration, the proliferation of smart devices and expanding use of social media platforms.
Participants at the event noted that as more Nigerians build businesses and careers around digital content, access to reliable and high-speed internet has become critical to sustaining the country’s digital economy and creator ecosystem.
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