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5 Types of People to Expect at MTN’s Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MTN Nigeria is scheduled to hold on the 18th of April at The Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel. MTN’s shareholders will potentially get a dividends payout of 203.5 billion as their share of profits from the financial year 2022.
This is coming after qualified shareholders from the public offer also got incentive shares as promised during the public offer.
MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Olutokun Toriola noted, “In 2022, we significantly increased our shareholder base through the MTN Group’s offer for sale of shares. The offer, which concluded on 31 January 2022, was the first in the series of transactions to increase Nigerian ownership of the company.
The qualified investors who held some or all the shares allotted to them for 12 months to 31 January 2023 have received the incentive shares totaling 3,977,418.”
For some, it’s a time to catch up on important business matters and network with fellow shareholders. For others, it’s a chance to grab some free refreshments and a comfy chair. Whatever your reason for attending, one thing is for sure: you’re bound to run into these five types of people.
- The “I Know Everything” Person
This person has read every report, every memo, and every email related to the AGM. They know every detail about the company and can recite the entire annual report from memory. They raise their hand for every question and offer lengthy, convoluted opinions on every matter. They’re convinced that their ideas are the best, even if they’re completely impractical.
- The “I Have a Complaint” Person
This person is here to air their grievances. They’ve been waiting all year for this moment to tell everyone about the problems they’ve encountered with the company. They don’t have any solutions or suggestions; they just want to complain. They’re usually the first to raise their hand for questions and the last to leave the room.
- The “I’m Here to Network” Person
This person is the ultimate networker. They know everyone in the room and they’re determined to meet everyone they don’t know yet. They’re handing out business cards left and right and making small talk with anyone who will listen. They’re not particularly interested in the AGM itself; they’re just using it as an excuse to make some new connections.
- The “I’m Too Important to Be Here” Person
This person walks in late, sits in the back, and spends the entire meeting scrolling through their phone. When it’s time for questions, they stand up, ask something completely unrelated to the agenda, and then leave without waiting for an answer. They’re usually high up in their company, but they have no interest in what’s going on at the AGM. They’re just there to make an appearance and then go back to their busy schedule.
- The “I’m Here for the Free Food” Person
This person doesn’t care about the agenda, the reports, or the speakers. They’re just here for the free coffee and snacks. They load up their plate with pastries and fruit and then sit back to enjoy the show. They’re not interested in contributing to the conversation; they’re just happy to have a reason to leave their desk for a while.
Look out for these people at the AGM and if you see any of them, ask them why they bought MTN shares if they won’t be paying any attention.
And there are proud shareholders like us who will not attend the AGM but glued to our phones on April 20th when the alert for dividends payout will start rolling in. That’s how you roll when you invest in a profitable company like MTN.
Galaxy Backbone (GBB), the information technology and shared services provider of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has announced the successful expansion of its state-of-the-art fibre optic network to Lagos, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, and Ilorin, capital of Kwara State in the north-central region.
What is described as a remarkable milestone is part of Phase II of the country’s National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) project.
With a robust cross-country optical fibre backbone now extending over 5,000 kilometres and across 27 state capitals, GBB says it has solidified its role as the digital backbone of Nigeria. This development seamlessly integrates the nation’s six geopolitical zones.
The newly completed Abuja-to-Lagos route, traversing key cities such as Minna, Bida, Mokwa, ilorin, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibadan and Lagos, is a strategic enhancement designed to strengthen network reliability. By establishing a closed network ring linking Lagos – the nation’s economic hub – to Abuja, the capital city, GBB says it ensures service redundancy and minimises potential downtime.
Professor Ibrahim A Adeyanju, managing director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, says: “The expansion of our fibre optic network to Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin is a significant step forward in our mission to bridge the digital divide and position Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. This advanced infrastructure empowers us to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that serve the needs of both the public and private sectors.”
He adds: “This expansion not only supports the government’s digital economy agenda but also sets the stage for meaningful collaboration with private sector organisations seeking to leverage our infrastructure.”
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that over 25 million phone thefts between March 2023 and April 2024, according to its Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024.
The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024, indicated that an estimated 17,965,741 people had their phones stolen during the reference period
Phone theft, which is a common individual crime in the country, shows that seven out of every 10 stolen phones happened at home or public places, with a mere 11.7% of people who reported to the police expressing satisfaction with their response.
Less than 10% of the victims of phone theft reported the case to the police, while over 90% failed to report to the police for various reasons.
“At the individual level, 21.4 per cent of Nigerians reported being victims of crime, and the most common crime was phone theft (13.8%),” the report read in part.
Airtel Nigeria has once again been recognized for its commitment to sustainable development, carting away the Partnership of the Year award at the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 14th December, 2024.
The award celebrates Airtel’s continued success with its Re-imagine Education Initiative, a ground-breaking collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) aimed at transforming education in Nigeria through technology.
Airtel’s consistent focus on creating social value through strategic partnerships reflects its position as a key enabler of progress in the Nigerian education sector.
Commenting on the award, Femi Adeniran, Director, Corporate Communications and CSR, highlighted the significance of the winning the Partnership of the Year award for the second time with the Airtel collaboration with UNICEF to provide digital access to quality educational resources for more than 1,200 schools in Nigeria.
“Winning this award for the second consecutive year is a reflection of our enduring belief in the transformative power of technology in education. We are deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Nigerians, and this recognition fuels our resolve to do even more,” he said.
The SERAS Awards, widely regarded as Africa’s most prestigious platform for celebrating sustainability and corporate social responsibility, brought together leaders from various industries to honour organizations driving impactful change.
Airtel Nigeria remains steadfast in its mission to foster inclusive growth, empower communities, and champion a sustainable future for its stakeholders and the environment.
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