Author: Aiyedun Adebowale
The race to discover Nigeria’s greatest athletes intensified as Season 3 of the MTN Champs Lagos continental relays progressed into its second day. In the youth categories, athletes delivered outstanding performances across different sporting events, with some medals already being awarded. In the 100m women junior final, Lucy Nwankwo sprinted to gold with a personal best (PB) of 11.99 seconds. She was followed by Mercy Ogbonna, who claimed silver with a PB of 12.16s, and Azeezat Muhammed-Raji, who secured bronze at 12.18s. The women’s senior 100m final proved even more remarkable as Iyanuoluwa Bada of Team NSDC clocked a new…
MTN Nigeria, the official sponsor of the English Premier League (EPL) on SuperSport, successfully hosted an electrifying Manchester Derby watch party at Bay Lounge, Lekki, on April 6, 2025. Football fans gathered for a superb night of live-action football, engaging discussions, and exciting giveaways. Building on the success of its previous Arsenal vs. Manchester United watch party, MTN Nigeria once again provided a premium viewing experience that brought fans together to celebrate their shared passion for football. These fans enjoyed their match on a big screen among other football lovers. The Derby ended in a tense goalless draw that, while…
Day 1 of the MTN Champs continental relay competitions kicked off on Wednesday, April 9 with a flag-off ceremony at the Yabatech Sports Complex. In attendance were executives from MTN Nigeria, alongside key figures in the sports community, including Lekan Fatodu, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission; Yusuf Ali, CEO, Elite Athlete Development & Podium Board, National Sports Commission; Pastor Emmanuel Ebong, NSSF Vice President; Dr. Solomon Alao, Board Member, South West Rep, Athletics Federation of Nigeria and Bambo Akani, CEO of Making of Champions (MoC). Also present was five-time Olympic athlete and event Flag Bearer, Mary…
The MTN Champs Lagos Continental Relays kicked off on April 9, 2025, at the Yaba College of Technology and University of Lagos sports complexes, with 2,505 athletes from 155 secondary schools competing in four age categories: Cadet (U14), Youth (U17), Junior (U20), and Senior. Day 1 of the event delivered standout performances, particularly in the 100m and 400m events, where several athletes recorded personal and season’s bests. Two-time Olympian, Emmanuel Ojeli was one of the day’s top performers, smashing his three-year-old personal best in the 100m semifinals with a blistering time of 10.24 seconds. Emmanuel Babalola followed in 10.55 seconds,…
Nigeria’s leading tech company, MTN Nigeria commemorated International Women’s Day with an event, themed “Scaling with Impact | Strategies for Building Resilient Businesses,” which provided a powerful platform for women entrepreneurs to gain insights, network, and position their businesses for sustainable growth. Held at the MTN Rooftop, Falomo, Ikoyi, on March 28, 2025, the event gathered over 250 businesswomen, thought leaders, and industry professionals, sparking engaging discussions on business resilience, technology adoption, and overcoming entrepreneurial barriers. What are the key takeaways from the event? 1. Technology is a Game-Changer for Women Entrepreneurs One of the most talked-about…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, founding Chairman of MTN Nigeria. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. A pioneer, statesman, and titan of industry, Dr. Dozie played a pivotal role in the emergence of mobile telephony in Nigeria and in shaping the MTN Nigeria story. He brought insight, experience, and leadership at a time when bold vision was essential. He was instrumental in securing the early support and investment that brought the Y’ello dream to life. On May 16,…
The third season of MTN Champs continues with the Continental Relays scheduled to take place in Lagos from April 9 to April 12. Events will be held at the Yabatech and UNILAG sports complexes. This follows the successful Benin Classics held from March 13 to 15. A total of 2,505 athletes have registered for the Lagos Continental Relays, with 6,298 event entries from 155 secondary schools, with 1,598 male athletes and 907 female athletes. The senior category will also include international athletes from the Republic of Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire. Athletes will compete in a range…
MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme, reaffirming its dedication to strengthening the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), encouraging excellence in academic pursuit, deepening diversity and inclusion by empowering blind students in Nigeria. The programme provides three categories of scholarships annually: the Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS), the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS), and the Top 10 UTME Scholarship. The STS is open to all 300-level Science and Technology students with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 (Second Class Upper or its equivalent); SBS caters to the educational…
n a welcome turn of events for journalists, broadcasters, and content creators across the country, MTN Nigeria has announced the extension of the application deadline for its highly coveted Media Innovation Programme (MIP) to April 12, 2025. Originally slated to close on April 7, 2025, the new deadline provides additional time for a wave of aspiring applicants eager to join the next generation of media changemakers. Now in its fourth year, the MTN Media Innovation Programme, run in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) has become a career-defining fellowship for Nigerian media professionals. It offers…
For 15-year-old painter, Kanyeyachukwu ‘Kanye’ Tagbo-Okeke, a blank canvas was not unused space. It was a world of possibility. Diagnosed with autism, Kanye had found his voice in art, and his talent made history. On April 2, 2025, World Autism Awareness Day, Kanye unveiled the world’s largest canvas painting by an individual at Eagles Square, Abuja. His record-breaking achievement, part of the Zeebah Foundation’s Impossibility Is A Myth project, was not just a testament to his skills but also a powerful statement about inclusion, tolerance, and the need to support neurodivergent individuals. Kanye’s mother remembered the early days of his…