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Zain, Dynamix Honour Nigeria Youthsþ
Zain Nigeria, leading telecoms operator and Dynamix, frontline showbiz promoters, rolled out the drums recently in a grand, entertaining style, to honour Nigerian youths at home and in the Diaspora with the hosting of Dynamix All Youth Awards.
The Dynamix All Youth Awards, an event, which drew a large crowd of Nigerian youths, had all the trappings of a high profile award celebration as it showcased, in abundant supply, first class entertainment, fun and glamour.
Indeed, popular entertainment spot, Planet One and Entertainment, Lagos, was a beehive of activities as youths, celebrities and some political figures swarmed the venue to identify with organizers of the show. From the VIP area to the popular lounge, young persons donned in up-to-the-minute attires formed different clusters, chatting heartily in anticipation of the main awards.
Mrs. Sarah Bisi Sosan, deputy governor of Lagos State, declared the event open at about 8.45pm with a short, witty, extemporaneous speech. While commending Zain for joining forces with Dynamix to put together such a high profile awards, the Mother of the Day, urged Nigerian youths to continue to excel in their chosen area of endeavours, stating that working very hard brings celebration.
While stating that she was extremely proud to identify with Nigerian youths as well as the organizers of the show, the deputy governor commended all would be award recipients for blazing the trail, noting that mothers would be proud of their achievements.
The various categories for the award ranged from campus-related awards to various youth categories including: All universities’ personality of the year, Youth Professional of the year, Youth comedian of the year, Best Club Boy, Best Rave Party, Best Auto Mobile, Rump Shaker, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Dancer and Young entrepreneur of the year, amongst others.
Specifically, the 2008 edition of the celebration featured 50 award categories. Winners that emerged at the award ceremony were Nkiru Ejimofor, University of Lagos (Most Beautiful Lady), Dope Girls, University of Lagos (Best Female Club), Biodun, Korode and friends, Babcock University (Click of Best Female Friends) musician, 9ice (Song of the Year), Funke Akindele (Best Male Actor), Gbemi (Radio Presenter of the Year), Jimi Dawodu (Mr. Personality), Tolu Momoh (Miss Personality), Que Roc Boiz, (Mr. Sophisticated, UK) and Mp MasterPlan (Most Promising Artiste) among several others.
Essentially, winners that emerged were drawn from tertiary institutions in the country.
Zain Nigeria’s Lampe Omoyele, Director, Segments and Roland Loetscher, Director, Marketing Services presented four awards’ categories including: Most Enterprising Youth of the Year, Most Intelligent Youth of the Year, Most Influential Youth of the Year and Best Clique of Friends 2008.
The show, which was hosted by pretty Ashionye Michelle Ugboh and Mofe Duncan, a 25 year old final year student of University of Lagos featured several musical performances and comedy. Artistes that came on stage to thrill guests were D’Banj and the Mo Hits Crew, Sauce Kid, MP Master Plan, Mark J and Smokie among others. Naija Boy, MC Bash supplied comedy at the celebration.
Aside dance, music and comedy, the event featured other exciting activities such as the Zain Moment. This period provided an opportunity for guests to win free airtime from the leading telecoms operator as the compere, Mofe Duncan read out different recharge pins to the delight of guests.
Commenting on Zain’s Sponsorship of the awards, Norman Moyo, chief marketing officer, Zain Nigeria said the award is another demonstration of the company’s unweaving commitment empowering Nigerian youths to realize their dreams, stressing that Zain will always look for innovative ways to motivate and delight young persons in the country.
Moyo further hinted that aside from providing a platform to recognize outstanding Nigerian youths, Zain is currently assisting musically gifted youths in the country to develop into bigger stars through music oriented projects like Advance Warning, Zain/Nigezie TRU Search, MTV Music Awards with Zain and Don’t Forget the Lyrics among several others.
PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth in Nigeria.
The new office represents a continued investment in PalmPay’s people, operations, and infrastructure, supporting the company’s ability to deliver reliable financial services at scale. Designed to accommodate PalmPay’s growing team, the workspace enables closer cross-functional collaboration while strengthening service delivery nationwide. Located in Yaba, one of Lagos’s most established commercial and technology corridors, the office further anchors PalmPay within Nigeria’s innovation and financial ecosystem.
Speaking at the office launch, Managing Director Chika Nwosu highlighted that the new workspace reflects PalmPay’s long-term vision and dedication to excellence. “This new office represents an important step in our growth journey and our commitment to building secure, reliable, and inclusive financial solutions for our users,” he said.
The launch event was attended by PalmPay’s leadership team, employees and customers, who toured the facility and marked the company’s continued growth and progress.
With the opening of its office at 33 Old Yaba Road, PalmPay continues to strengthen its presence in Nigeria and reaffirm its mission to drive financial inclusion through innovative digital solutions.
PalmPay is a leading digital banking platform driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment in underserved emerging markets. Through its secure, user-friendly, and inclusive suite of financial services, PalmPay empowers individuals and businesses with tools to manage and grow their money.
PalmPay offers a comprehensive range of products, including mobile payments, savings, and micro-insurance via its app and mobile money agent network.
Since launching in Nigeria in 2019 under a Mobile Money Operator license, the platform has grown to over 35 million app users and processes up to 15 million transactions daily. PalmPay has operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Bangladesh.
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has announced the signing of a chain of contracts with major airlines for the provision of total handling solutions.
In a statement on Tuesday, the company announced the signing of contract renewals with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic, as well as the African operator, RwandAir.
NAHCO also signed fresh contracts with United Nigeria – Regional, Bellagio and Malaikair.
According to the statement, the contracts with Air France and KLM are for three years and will run till 2028, respectively. The duration of the contract with Virgin Atlantic was also put at three years.
The duration for the RwandAir contract is for three years, effective 1 October 2025.
The statement read, “The new contract with United – Regional would be for a period of five years, effective from 1 August 2025. For Bellagio and Malaikair, the contracts are for three and five years, respectively.
“Bellagio Air, Nigeria’s rising star in aviation, is redefining air travel with a blend of luxury, efficiency, and reliability. Headquartered in the vibrant city of Ikeja, Lagos, Bellagio Air is committed to providing world-class service across key domestic and regional routes.”
The Group Executive Director, Commercial and Business Development, NAHCO Plc, Saheed Lasisi, who expressed his delight with the new contracts, said NAHCO is already ready to exceed customers’ expectations.
According to Lasisi, NAHCO’s more than 46 years of unblemished excellent service delivery puts it heads and shoulders above any other service provider in the industry.
“This is what we have been doing for almost half of a century. We will continue to delight our customers and make our stakeholders happy by exceeding expectations in all aspects of our service offerings. We are always willing and ready to do more,” Lasisi added.
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NAHCO Plc, Olumuyiwa Olumekun, added that with the new fleet of equipment the company is deploying, service delivery will only be better.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a forward-looking strategy that places satellite-enabled mobile connectivity at the heart of the country’s drive to bridge its long-standing coverage gaps.
The draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector for 2025 to 2030 lays out how satellite technologies could help deliver reliable voice and data services to millions of Nigerians who live beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks.
The direction is outlined in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector covering the period.
The proposed approach highlights non-terrestrial networks as a complement to existing mobile infrastructure, especially in areas where terrain, insecurity, or high costs limit the deployment of base stations.
The NCC said D2D satellite technology, which allows standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, is gaining traction globally as a means of delivering voice and data services without reliance on ground towers.
According to the regulator, the technology could help close persistent coverage gaps in rural, riverine, and border communities that remain outside the reach of conventional networks.
It also noted that satellite-backed connectivity could improve network reliability by providing alternative links during fibre cuts, power failures, or other disruptions affecting terrestrial systems.
The Commission added that wider adoption of D2D services could support emergency communications, public safety operations, Internet of Things applications, and services such as smart agriculture in underserved regions.
It also pointed to potential investment opportunities through partnerships between mobile network operators and satellite companies, including more efficient use of shared spectrum resources.
Beyond D2D services, the roadmap places emphasis on Low-Earth Orbit satellites to expand broadband access to remote parts of the country.
It also proposes better utilisation of Geostationary Orbit satellites and the exploration of high-altitude platforms, such as stratospheric balloons, to support mobile backhaul and rural connectivity.
The policy signals come shortly after Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink-powered direct-to-cell services in Nigeria.
The NCC’s roadmap is expected to shape future spectrum allocation, licensing decisions, and technology adoption across the telecommunications sector.
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