Telecom
9mobile @ IYD Hails Ingenuity of Nigerian Youths, Assures of Continuous Support
As the world marks this year’s International Youth Day (IYD), youth-friendly telecommunications company, 9mobile, has praised the resilience and ingenuity of Nigerian youths, assuring that it remains committed to helping them achieve their set goals, particularly in the area of education.
In a message to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Youth Day themed ‘Transforming Education’, 9mobile said it would continue to initiate and support projects to make education more inclusive and accessible for all Nigerian youth.
The mobile network operator said that it had always shown commitment to the provision of quality education for Nigerian youths through its solutions and interventions including Cliqlite prepaid package designed for children and teenagers aged 8-15 – perfect for learning and development as well as its Adopt-a-School and Code Lagos Initiatives, which serves to provide infrastructural support to select schools and set-up computer coding centres respectively.
Others are 9mobile’s partnership with online learning portal, Siyavula which aids students in learning mathematics, and 9mobile Telecommunications Engineering Postgraduate Programme (9TEPP) situated in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Layi Onafowokan, Acting Director, Marketing, 9mobile, explained that the brand was proud of its creative and transformational interventions in youth-focused education and would not relent in its support.
“In line with the theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Transforming Education’, at 9mobile, we are proud to say that we have been consistent in our efforts towards making quality, transformational education accessible to all as part of our contribution towards achieving Goal 4 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” he stated.
Onafowokan assured that 9mobile “will not relent in our efforts towards providing access to quality education for the youth and we also congratulate the young people of Nigeria who continue to put in the hard work and innovation that drives the development of the country.”
The United Nations International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 annually. It provides an opportunity for governments and other stakeholders to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.
During IYD, concerts, workshops, cultural events, and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place around the world.
This year’s theme draws global attention to efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves.
Telecom
Celebrating African Creativity: Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ Returns for Its Fifth Year
The “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” campaign is back for its fifth year, celebrating African creativity and global influence. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” highlights how social media fosters conversations around cultural moments worldwide.
The campaign features three cinematic films premiering on the Meta Africa page, showcasing the groundbreaking work and personal stories of six dynamic African creatives.
These artists, from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, represent diverse disciplines, including rap, animation, dance, photography, fashion, and videography.
Here are some of the featured talents:
- Ladipoe (Nigeria) – A BET-nominated rapper known for blending global hip-hop with African rhythms.
- Fatboy Animations (Kenya) – An animation studio founded by Michael Muthiga, recognized by Forbes for its original African storytelling.
- Lisa Quama (Ghana) – A dancer who gained fame after appearing in Beyoncé’s “Already” music video.
- Gilbert Asante (Ghana) – A photographer and creative director featured in GQ and Glam Africa.
- David Tlale (South Africa) – A fashion designer whose bold designs have been showcased at major fashion events, including the Met Gala.
- Ofentse Mwase (South Africa) – A filmmaker with over 24 international awards for his unique visual storytelling.
Kezia Anim-Addo, Communications Director for Africa, Middle East & Turkey, emphasized that the campaign not only celebrates individual success stories but also showcases how culture and social media drive meaningful connections and inspiration.
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Mr Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.
He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.
According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services, including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.
ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.
In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
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