Telecom
Festival of Joy Promo: Glo Conducts Another Draw in Ibadan

Globacom on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, conducted another draw to select the new set of winners in its on-going Festival of Joy promo
The draw which had in attendance the media and large number of walk-in customers who excitedly drew the winning numbers was held at the Challenge office of the telecommunications company.
“The winners who emerged from the draw will receive their prizes, including two brand new Kia Picanto cars, sewing machines, generators and grinding machines at a presentation ceremony to be held at Gloworld, Ring Road branch, on Monday, February 3”, Globacom explained.
The company urged customers who wish to join the promo to dial *611# and keep recharging (voice and data during the promo period) in order to be eligible to win the prizes on offer, while new subscribers can participate immediately by purchasing a new SIM, registering it and dialing *611#.
It added that, “Customers are required to recharge up to N100, 000 cumulatively during the promo period to qualify for the draw for the Prado Jeep, N50, 000 cumulative recharge for Kia Picanto, N10, 000 in a month for tricycle and N5, 000 total recharge in a month to win a generator. For the sewing machine, a total recharge of N2, 500 in a month is required, while for the grinding machine, a recharge of N1000 in a week will be eligible for the draw”,
Telecom
OnePipe Launches PaywithAccount: Revolutionizing Payment Collections in Nigeria

For many Nigerian small business owners, cash flow isn’t just a challenge—it’s a constant battle. Whether it’s schools struggling with delayed tuition payments, logistics firms dealing with inconsistent driver remittances, or cooperatives managing member contributions, the process of collecting payments remains inefficient, unpredictable, and time-consuming.
A study by PwC revealed that 48% of Nigerian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have experienced delayed payments due to different reasons, with 33% of affected businesses reporting severe consequences.
Traditional systems often involve manual invoicing, repeated follow-ups, and high transaction fees, leaving business owners with less time to focus on growing their operations.
In response to this challenge, OnePipe has launched PaywithAccount, a direct-from-account payment solution that helps businesses automate and simplify collections, reducing delays and improving cash flow predictability. With PaywithAccount, businesses can collect payments directly from customer bank accounts—securely and automatically—without the need for cards, manual reminders, or complex reconciliations.
For entrepreneurs across Nigeria, the ability to receive payments on time means the difference between survival and growth. “As a school owner, I want to focus on my students, not spend hours tracking unpaid fees,” said Mrs. Olumide Ashade, Founder of King’s Court School in Lagos.
“Many of our parents pay in installments, but managing these payments manually has been stressful.
“A solution like PaywithAccount means we can offer flexibility to parents while keeping our finances in order.”
“Reliable repayment is the backbone of growth for lenders. At Lendsqr, we understand that payment delays are a significant problem for lenders”, said Adedeji Olowe, Founder, Lendsqr.
“We have helped many of our lenders transition from debit cards to PaywithAccount which reliably ensures loan repayments are on schedule.”
“At NIBSS, our core vision is to empower the financial ecosystem to innovate within the framework of interoperability, ease of connectivity, collaboration, and cost-optimization,” said Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, Executive Director of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC (NIBSS).
“PaywithAccount is another heartening example of what happens when industry players leverage these guardrails to enhance the overall quality of our nation’s digital payment system.”
For Ope Adeoye, CEO of OnePipe, this is a commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but too many struggle simply because getting paid is a challenge,” said Adeoye.
“We believe financial technology should remove obstacles, not create them.
“PaywithAccount helps businesses worry less about collections so they can focus on what truly matters—growth, innovation, and serving their customers.”
With PaywithAccount, small businesses across Nigeria can now eliminate the stress of late payments, automate their collections, and take full control of their financial future.
For more information about PaywithAccount, visit www.onepipe.io or call 02013438444.
Telecom
Apple Introduces Affordable iPhone 16e Model

Apple has announced the iPhone 16e, a new iPhone model, which is priced lower than its main models that usually debut in September.
The iPhone 16e, retailing at $599, is set to go on sale later this month.
It features a modern design without a home button or fingerprint sensor, using Apple’s FaceID scanner and a sensor notch at the top of the screen.
Powered by the same A18 chip as the main iPhone 16 models, the iPhone 16e can run all the same apps and games. It will be available in black and white.
The iPhone 16e also introduces Apple’s first cellular modem, the C1, replacing the Qualcomm modems used in previous models.
With a single camera lens, as opposed to the multiple lenses on more advanced models, the iPhone 16e aims to attract new customers to Apple’s ecosystem, supporting features like image generation and notification summaries via Apple Intelligence.
Apple is releasing this low-cost iPhone to boost sales amidst mixed results in recent quarters, as overall iPhone sales fell 1% annually in the December quarter, though the company still sold over $69 billion worth of phones during this period.
This model continues Apple’s tradition of offering affordable iPhones, following the iPhone SE. Unlike previous major product launches, the iPhone 16e was introduced through a press release, reflecting Apple’s new approach to product announcements.
Telecom
Airtel Nigeria Faces 40 Percent Revenue Dip amid Naira Devaluation

Airtel Nigeria’s revenue fell by 40.34% in 2024, reaching $738 million, down from $1.24 billion the previous year.
This sharp drop is mainly due to the steep devaluation of the Nigerian naira.
Although the company saw a 3.2% increase in its customer base, which grew to 52.1 million subscribers, the rise in data usage per customer was more significant.
Average data consumption grew by 37.2%, reaching 8.4 GB per month.
Airtel’s EBITDA dropped by 46.4%, standing at $360 million.
Despite the challenges posed by inflation and rising operational costs, the company adjusted its pricing for voice and data services, in line with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) tariff changes.
The company said it remains focused on adapting to the tough economic situation while maintaining its service quality for a growing customer base.
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