Telecom
Airtel Doles out Over N250m to Subscribers as Journalist Wins

Danjuma Ibrahim Yakubu, a journalist with Radio Nigeria Precious FM, in Lafia, Nassarawa State, has emerged the grand prize winner in the just concluded Red Hot Promo by Nigeria’s leading mobile Internet Company, Airtel Nigeria.
Yakubu, 40, a National Assembly correspondent, broke down in tears at the Headquarters of Airtel’s Northern operations in Abuja, on Wednesday, when he came to personally verify the authenticity of the promo and the fact that he emerged grand prize winner of 10 million naira.
Airtel Regional Management team led by Olufemi Oyewole, regional operations director, North, welcomed the journalist and confirmed to him that the promo was real. An overwhelmed Yakubu was literally overtaken by emotions as he battled to complete the acceptance form.
“This is like a dream to me; I just can’t believe that this is real and happening. May God be praised,” Yakubu said in a trembling voice and teary eyes.
Yakubu, married with five children and a resident of Doma, Doma Local Government Area (LGA) of Nassarawa state, profusely thanked Airtel for the generosity, saying that the company “should continue with the good and transparent work, and may God bless the management for their wisdom and consideration for the welfare of the common man.”
Oyewole used the opportunity to assure the winner that Airtel is passionate about empowering Nigerians and creating credible platforms to reward and excite its customers, and also enable them realize their dreams and passions.
Yakubu emerged winner in a draw supervised by leading systems’ audit specialist, TCQA and conducted on Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 at the Corporate Headquarters of Airtel Nigeria located in highbrow Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Airtel drew the curtain on the Red Hot Recharge and Win promo after sixty days of doling out cash prizes, phones and free airtime worth hundreds of millions of naira to customers.
The loyalty reward scheme, which has seen scores of Nigerians realise their dream of financial empowerment, was designed as raffle draw, with participation open to customers who simply needed to either recharge, purchase or renew data bundle subscriptions, meet their 5X target, subscribe to ‘Talkmore’ or join the Airtel network.
The nationwide promo produced a daily winner of one million naira for 60 days and a grand prize winner of ten million naira. Other prizes included high-end smart phones to 100 winners per week, in addition to free talktime to over 5,000 customers. Also, for the entire 60 days of the promo all customers on the network got 5 free SMS and subscription services to choose from.
Speaking about the completion of the promo, Deepak Srivastava, Airtel Nigeria’s chief operating officer and executive director, expressed satisfaction with the success of the promo just as he commended customers for their faith in the operator and its promise to continually seek out credible platforms for empowerment.
“We are glad to have provided the platform for our customers to express their huge faith in us as testified to by their participation, indeed, they have always done so; but more so is the fact we are keeping our promise to empower our customers and help them realise their dreams of financial freedom and fulfillment,“ Deepak posited.
Speaking further, Srivastava assured of the company’s readiness to remain at the vanguard of delivering quality telecommunication products and offerings as well as other social benefits to the teeming subscribers on the network.
Among those who won one million naira each include Lagos-based Yusuf Lawal Adeniyi, Aremu Akeem Adewale, and Olabisi Odufuwa; Riro Esigbone from Delta; Ali Ibrahim, a Borno businessman; Umoh Okon, a trader in Akwa Ibom; Catechist Samuel Ogummobi and Port Harcourt-based business woman, Sylvia Amadasun.
Telecom
4 Dead, 20 Others Injured as Fire Engulfs Cairo Data Centre

Four people have been killed, with over 20 injured after a fire at Cairo data centre disrupted telecom services nationwide.
A fire at a major Telecom Egypt facility in Cairo on Monday has left four workers dead and at least 22 others injured, plunging parts of the capital into a communications crisis.
According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesperson for Egypt’s Health Ministry, most injuries were due to smoke inhalation.
The blaze, which broke out at a key data centre operated by Telecom Egypt, the country’s primary fixed-line and internet provider, was brought under control later that day.
However, it caused widespread disruptions, halting phone services, affecting internet connectivity, and even interfering with digital banking operations.
Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported that national connectivity dropped to just 62% of normal levels following the incident.
Residents across Cairo struggled with poor network access, and banks—although already closed for the day—reported interruptions in ATM services and online transactions.
In a statement on Tuesday, Telecom Egypt mourned the loss of its employees and pledged support to their families.
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s minister of Communications and Information Technology, assured the public that service restoration was underway and expected to be completed within 24 hours.
To address the disruption, the Health Ministry released alternative emergency contact numbers across Egypt’s governorates, in case its primary ambulance hotline remained unreachable.
The state-run MENA news agency reported that the fire was prevented from engulfing the entire building and nearby rooftops, thanks to the efforts of emergency responders.
A preliminary investigation suggests the fire was likely triggered by an electrical short circuit, according to a security source cited by MENA.
As the nation works to restore full connectivity, the incident has raised fresh concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the need for enhanced fire safety protocols in sensitive tech facilities.
Telecom
Globalcom Thrills Subscribers with 3 New Digital Products

Tech faints, Globalcom, on Tuesday unveiled three exciting digital products aimed at rewarding customers. The products, Animation World Promo, Treasure Spin and Sport Brain, also provide subscribers with the opportunity to play and win instant prizes.
Globalcom in a statement in Lagos said that the company is dedicated to providing value-added service to its ever-growing customers.
The first digital product, which is Animation World Promo, is an innovative trivia-based service aimed at challenging customers culinary knowledge of Nigerian food. With it, subscribers engage in answering food related questions, earn points and win delicious prizes.
For Treasure Spin, customers are availed the digital treasure spin experience. With each spin Glo subscribers stand a chance to win instant prizes, making every participation exciting and rewarding.
In addition, Globalcom captures the heart of football lovers with Sport Brain. Subscribers are allowed to predict football scores in matches across top leagues all around the world. Customers get to select their preferred leagues. “It’s a fun and competitive way for football lovers to test their instincts and knowledge,” the company noted.
Customers who subscribe to any of the three services stand a chance to win fantastic daily, weekly, and monthly prizes. Every day, 20 participants will receive ₦1,000 cash, ₦1,000 airtime, and 3.5GB data. On a weekly basis, five lucky winners will walk away with ₦100,000 each, while one grand prize winner will receive ₦1 million every month.
To participate, customers are required to dial *13055*2# for Animation World Promo,*13199*3# for Treasure Spin and *13199*2# for Sport Brain. Each plan can be activated either as a one-time purchase or Auto Renewal.
Globacom further explained that all products are available at an affordable subscription rate of ₦100 for a daily plan, ₦300 for weekly plan and ₦500 for monthly plan.
In concluding, the company disclosed that the services are available to all Glo prepaid and postpaid subscribers nationwide.
Telecom
SiBAN Applauds Interstellar’s Groundbreaking Role in Africa’s Blockchain Future

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has lauded Interstellar, one of its prominent members, for spearheading a major breakthrough in Africa’s financial technology space.
This follows Interstellar’s strategic partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to roll out the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM), a blockchain-based platform designed to address the continent’s long-standing currency inconvertibility challenge.
The initiative is already being hailed as a game-changer capable of eliminating the $5 billion annual trade friction currently plaguing intra-African commerce.
According to SiBAN President, Mr Obinna Iwuno, the development affirms Nigeria’s leadership in blockchain innovation, stating that Interstellar’s PACM is not only a technological feat but also a timely response to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) mandate of seamless and cost-effective regional trade.
PACM operates on STARGATE, a blockchain-agnostic system developed by Interstellar, and leverages the Bantu blockchain network to facilitate real-time, peer-to-peer exchanges of African currencies.
The solution ensures financial inclusion by allowing businesses, SMEs, and informal traders to transact in local currencies without relying on foreign intermediaries, all while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Mr Ernest Mbenkum, CEO of Interstellar, described the solution as Africa’s roadmap to financial sovereignty. “Blockchain is not just innovation; it is empowerment,” he said.
SiBAN reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and partnerships that promote secure, transparent, and inclusive digital economies.
The association further called on stakeholders in government and the private sector to prioritise blockchain adoption as a driver of national development.
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