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- 2 Oct 2014
MTN Sponsors 20 To Mecca, Slashes Roaming Rates
As parts of its yearly commitment to connects and reward its loyal customers, MTN, the leading ICT operator in Nigeria has sponsored 20 of its loyal customers to this year Holy pilgrimage to Mecca to…
- 8 Jun 2023
Glo Announces Data Roaming Packages for Mecca Pilgrimage
Telecommunications and digital services provider, Globacom, has partnered with Zain Saudi Arabia to provide a special offering for Nigerian pilgrims performing their Islamic religious obligation in…
- 6 Apr 2009
Using ICTs to Fix Hajj Operations Problems
The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca and it is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world as well as the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by…
- 17 Sept 2015
Plane Crash Averted in Kebbi
What would have resulted in a terrible plane accident, involving no fewer than 500 intending pilgrims from Kebbi State to Mecca, was averted yesterday. It was gathered that the aircraft with…
- 26 Oct 2009
Zain Nigeria Slashes Roaming Charges for Hajj Pilgrims
Mobile telecommunications giant, Zain Nigeria has slashed roaming tariff for its customers who are traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Holy pilgrimage in Mecca. Unlike the…
- 3 Nov 2016
Nokia, STC Deploy Technology to Pave Way for 5G
Nokia and STC have signed an agreement to expand high-speed mobile broadband capacity and coverage in Saudi Arabia using Nokia’s 4.5G technology. The enhanced network will meet the ever-increasing…
- 9 Jul 2013
Airtel Celebrates Muslim Faithful with Special Ramadan Offer
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider has unveiled special Ramadan offerings to enable customers connect to families and loved ones at affordable rates and also boost their…
- 25 Oct 2014
Hajj Beneficiaries Extol Good Gestures MTN on Arrival
The twenty pilgrims sponsored by the leading ICT and telecommunications company, MTN, on arrival, after fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam and having a life enriching experience in the holy land of…
- 29 Jun 2015
Airtel Unveils Special Offerings for Ramadan
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications service provider, has unveiled special Ramadan offerings to support and encourageits Muslim customers as they observe the holy month whilst also empowering…
- 15 Aug 2016
Airtel Rolls Out Free Calls, Discount On SMS/Data to Hajj Pilgrims
Nigerians travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj are in for an exciting time as leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, is offering Hajj pilgrims free incoming calls and discounted rates…
- 11 Sept 2016
Glo Preaches Love, Unity, @Eid-el-Kabir
Globacom has enjoined Muslim faithful to always demonstrate the exemplary qualities of unconditional love, unity, dedication and sacrifice which the sacrifice of Prophet Ibraheem symbolised. Globacom…
- 19 Sept 2016
CBN Officials in Forex Scandal, Allegedly Launder Forex Through Phony Firms
A major scandal has hit the new foreign exchange policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as it is now riddled with sharp practices. The policy, which was introduced in March and…
- 10 Aug 2017
New Nokia 3310: A Phone That Speaks for Itself
Since late May 2017 when HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced the availability of a classic reimagined – the Nokia 3310, has a product that sells itself, it received massive market…
- 19 Jun 2023
9mobile Excites Customers with a Special Roaming Offer for Hajj Pilgrimage
Innovative and customer-centric telecommunication network, 9mobile, has rolled out a special hajj roaming offer for Nigerian pilgrims so that they can enjoy an affordable roaming experience for voice…
- 14 Nov 2023
Tinubu in Talks with Islamic Bank for Infrastructure Finance
President Bola Tinubu met top officials of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to negotiate a "multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility" to help build ports and power plants, Ajuri…
- 24 Aug 2025
Digital Realty Commits to Africa’s Digital Transformation @ Launch of LKK2 Data Center
Engr. Ike Nnamani, chief executive officer, Digital Realty Nigeria has described the launch of LKK2 Data Centre as demonstration of his company’s commitment to Africa's digital transformation,…
- 28 Jan 2026
Subair: LIRS Won't Raid Accounts – Unless You've Lost Every Court Battle
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service Executive Chairman Ayodele Subair Tuesday demolished online panic over alleged bank account raids, insisting the agency's "Power of Substitution" targets only…
- 8 Dec 2009
HiTV Acquires Tinapa Studios
HiTV has acquired world- class Tinapa Studios, in a deal described by Toyin Subair, CEO, as a “milestone” in the history of Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Eddy Ogon, Cross River…
- 21 Sept 2010
Starcomms Unveils StarValue Phone
Nigeria’s innovative and multiple award winning telecommunications company, Starcomms Plc, has introduced a new StarValue CDMA sleek phone into the market. The new handset from Huawei branded…
- 3 Jun 2013
NCAA Issues AOC to Westlink Airlines
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has granted Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to WestLink, a new Nigerian registered airlines. The AOC was handed over to Captain Ibrahim Mshelia, chairman and…
- 13 Jun 2013
NAMA, Police Say "Mystery Plane" did not Crash Land
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has come out to say that its system did not record any missing plane. Also, the Nigerian Police said that the private jet with registration number N972TF at…
- 10 Oct 2013
Africa is Ready for Business
Africa is no longer waiting for help from any body, but reaching out aggressively to market what potentials it has to offer the world. This was the position of Nigeria expressed by Mr. Emeka…
- 27 Jul 2014
Glo Commends Muslims on Successful Completion of Ramadan
Globacom, Nigeria’s National Carrier, has congratulated the millions of Nigerian Muslims who have just rounded off their Ramadan fasting as commanded by the prophet Mohammad (SAW). The holy month of…
- 11 Mar 2015
Service Providers/Mobile Manufacturers’ Partnership, Transformational- Accenture
The emergence and growth of digital technologies is one that has had a fast move in the world and has been quickly bought over by individuals, firms, industries and governments. Also, the advent of…