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15-year-old Snow George Emerges MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Champ

Following weeks of spelling a broad selection of fascinating words, 15-year-old girl of Starville School, Abuja has emerged winner of the 2020 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee.
The competition which commenced in October 2020 witnessed participation from over 16,000 children aged 9-15 across the country.
Snow George emerged winner at a keenly contested finale on December 12.
In the final round, she beat Ansel Ifelaja of MasterHill College with the correct spelling of the word “Doraphobia.”
Snow George received a two-million-naira scholarship, a laptop, smartphone and mPulse goody bag.
“I am thankful to God, my teachers and parents for coaching me through this building process.
“It was challenging as I had to learn new words daily. I am truly grateful to MTN for providing me with the platform to showcase something I enjoy, “she said about her experience.
Ansel Ifelaja of MasterHills College Lagos, the first-runner up,was awarded a 1 million Naira scholarship, a smartphone and goody bag, while the second-runner up, Elvis Ekwelem of Graceland International school, Port Harcourt was presented with a N750,000 scholarship, a smartphone and goody bag.
In addition, Starville School Abuja (which Snow attends),received laptops and routers, and were provided with internet access for 90 days; teachers of the top three contestants were awarded cash prizes; and all other 17 participants in the grand finale went home with cash and other fantastic prizes.
The prizes were awarded during the Spelling Bee finale by Anthony Obi, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria who marveled at the dedication and capabilities demonstrated by the young wordsmiths and reaffirmed MTN’s commitment to youth empowerment saying; “we are thrilled by the level of competition in our first-ever virtual spelling bee; and extend our hearty congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated in this event.
“Through the mPulse proposition, our goal is to enable a world of possibilities in the most innovative ways for the young ones in our country”.
The mPulse Spelling Bee is one of many initiatives planned by MTN, for young students across Nigeria.
Spelling bees encourage language comprehension and help students build their vocabulary, while developing study techniques and self-confidence through friendly competition.
MTN mPulse is designed to enable teens and tweens learn and excel in academic pursuit, skill acquisition and develop ground-breaking innovations while being entertained.
The mPulse website has over 30 FREE & paid learning resources, latest national & global competitions for primary & secondary school students, over 1,000 FREE self-development videos and quality educational content.
Primary and secondary school students in Nigeria can get FREE 15GB monthly (500MB daily) from MTN to continue their education online.
Tutorial lessons (in text and video) on ALL primary and secondary school subjects are available for access with the FREE daily 500MB across various e-learning sites, as well as over 10 years of past questions on Common Entrance, JSCE, JAMB, WAEC and NECO for students in exam classes to prepare with using the free data from MTN.
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How and Why N210 Trillion is Missing in NNPCL – CFO

Adedapo Segun, chief financial officer (CFO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has explained why there is a missing sum of N210 trillion in the company’s audited financial statement spanning from 2017 to 2023.
According to Segun, the missing funds are cash calls requested by joint venture (JV) partners and settlement to the JVs.
He spokeat a session of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts chaired by Aliyu Wadada.
Segun was responding to an alarm raised by the committee over missing N210 trillion in NNPCL’s audited financial statement.
Recall that Wadada issued a one-week ultimatum to NNPCL to account for the missing N210 trillion.
Reacting, Segun said, “The N103 trillion and N107 trillion are made up of joint venture cash calls that have been requested by the JV operators and JV cash call payments made by NNPCL, which are yet to be reconciled because governance procedures were not done at that time.
“That is why you see the description reflecting those two items would be washed out because they are two sides of the same transaction, which is the cash calls by JV partners and the settlement by NNPCL.”
However, Habu Sadeik, a financial analyst, in a post on X on Thursday, said Segun’s response was unsatisfactory.
Saidik faulted NNPCL’s response about the fund discrepancies, noting that something is not right with the audited financial statement.
“Forget about the senators’ lack of knowledge.
“The CFO’s response is not satisfactory. Are you saying that cash calls worth hundreds of trillions are just appearing on your FS only in 2024 without 31 disclosure?
“If it’s a cash call, why hasn’t the disclosure said so?
“Which cash call is over 100 trillion?
“Something is definitely not right, and I hope they retrospectively correct that FS.
“Someone somewhere did a chef’s work,” he wrote on X.
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PalmPay, Glo Launch “Recharge and Win Bonanza 2” with Exciting Prizes

PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech company, has partnered with Globacom to launch the second edition of the “Recharge and Win Bonanza” campaign. The promotion, which runs from June 19th to August 8th, 2025, offers Nigerians the chance to win amazing prizes when they purchase Glo airtime and data via the PalmPay app.
According to a joint statement by PalmPay and Globacom, “A weekly live raffle draw will be held and streamed on PalmPay’s official social media channels throughout the campaign. Customers who make Glo transactions through the PalmPay app will be eligible to win prizes, including the iPhone 15 Pro, Infinix Hot 40, and other exciting items”.
To participate, interested customers can log onto http://bit.ly/PalmPaySms .
The statement added that all transaction above N500 gives participants an extra shot at winning, adding that daily social media challenges will also offer participants a chance to win cash prizes.
Additionally, PalmPay users can enjoy up to 6% cashback when they buy Glo airtime and data through the PalmPay app. As an added bonus, customers who have not subscribed to a Glo data plan in the last 90 days will receive a 100% bonus on their recharge during the campaign period.
Wayne Ruppel, Head of Billers at PalmPay Limited expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that, “This collaboration is a major step in our mission to deliver MORE – more support, more rewards, and more innovation to our customers.
Partnering with Glo, a leader in the telecommunications sector, is a testament to our shared commitment to improving everyday experiences for all Nigerians. We are excited to reward our users and encourage everyone to take full advantage of this exciting opportunity.
Globacom also expressed delight at creating additional value for its subscribers through unique customer-appreciation schemes.
“Our partnership with PalmPay on the “Recharge and Win Bonanza perfectly underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional value and experiences. Over the years, we have always sought innovative ways to enrich the lives of our customers. We, therefore, enjoin our subscribers to utilize the opportunity provided by the bonanza and enjoy the many benefits it offers”, the company stated.
PalmPay and Glo will collaborate throughout the campaign period to deliver exceptional customer experience, reward loyalty, and reinforce their shared mission to make digital transactions more accessible, rewarding, and secure for millions of Nigerians.
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UK Reaffirms 99% Duty-Free Access for Nigerian Exports Under Developing Countries Trading Scheme

United Kingdom has reiterated its long-term commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria, confirming that 99% of Nigerian goods will continue to enjoy duty-free access to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).

Dr. Richard Montgomery, British High Commissioner to Nigeria
The announcement reinforces the UK’s intention to bolster sustainable trade with Nigeria, boost export competitiveness, and promote inclusive economic growth across both nations. Introduced in June 2023, the DCTS is designed to reduce tariffs and simplify export rules for developing economies. It currently benefits 37 African countries, with Nigeria being a key player.
Nigerian exporters are set to gain substantial advantages from the scheme, which allows over 3,000 products—ranging from cocoa, plantain, and shrimp to processed items like cocoa paste, palm oil, and cotton garments—to enter the UK duty-free or with reduced tariffs. This shift supports value addition in Nigeria’s export ecosystem, encouraging the move from raw to processed exports.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, said: > “Nigeria stands at the heart of the UK’s global trade ambitions. This isn’t just about improved market access—it’s about building a fairer, freer global trading system that supports economic growth and job creation, both in developing countries and in the UK.”
He further noted that through the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), the UK continues to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) to tackle export challenges and maximise opportunities under the scheme.
The DCTS aligns with broader UK efforts to expand trade relations across the globe, complementing recent agreements with nations such as India and the United States.
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