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- 23 Jul 2026
Three Entrepreneurs Secure ₦5 Million at The Gathering on 100 Pitchathon
Once again, The Gathering on 100 Pitchathon has rewarded some of Nigeria's most promising young entrepreneurs, with three startups sharing ₦5 million in funding. Pitchathon The pitchathon took place…
- 26 Apr 2026
MTN-Backed Pitchathon Awards ₦45m to Startups @‘Gathering on 100’ in Lagos
Young innovators and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria converged at the “Gathering on 100,” a 100-hour non-stop youth-focused experience powered by MTN, to showcase ideas, build networks, and compete…
- 25 Jun 2026
The Gathering on 100 Awards N5m to Young Entrepreneurs in Enugu
The Gathering on 100 made its latest stop in Enugu over the weekend, bringing together hundreds of young Nigerians for a day of networking, fun, entertainment, and business opportunities. The event,…
- 14 Jun 2026
₦5m up for Grabs as 10 Startups Clash at the Gathering on 100 Pitchathon Aba
MTN Nigeria, through The Gathering on 100, has officially unveiled the next chapter of its youth cultural and creative movement in Aba, the home of entrepreneurship and innovation in Eastern Nigeria.…
- 17 Jun 2026
Enugu to Host The Gathering on 100 as MTN-Backed Youth Movement Expands Across Nigeria
Nigeria's fast-rising youth culture and innovation community, The Gathering on 100, is heading to Enugu, with registration now open for gamers, performers, DJs, creatives, and culture enthusiasts.…
- 16 Jun 2026
Trashverse Recycling Technology Emerges Winner as MTN’s The Gathering on 100 Pitchathon Concludes with N5m Awarded in Aba
MTN Nigeria has successfully concluded the Aba leg of its youth cultural and creative movement, The Gathering on 100. The 18-hour event marks a significant milestone for entrepreneurship in Eastern…
- 13 Jul 2026
Innovation Takes Centre Stage as The Gathering on 100 Pitchathon Rewards Kano’s Young Founders
Young entrepreneurs took centre stage at The Gathering on 100 in Kano as the popular Pitchathon concluded after a three hour competition on Saturday, July 11, at the Meena Event Centre. Innovator…
- 9 Apr 2026
What Adekunle Gold’s Support Means for ‘The Gathering on 100
Popular Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold has lent his support to the growing youth-driven movement behind The Gathering on 100, further amplifying conversations around what is fast becoming one of the…
- 3 Jul 2026
MTN Takes 'The Gathering on 100' Youth Empowerment Initiative to Kano
MTN Nigeria says it will take its youth-focused initiative, The Gathering on 100 , to Kano on July 11 as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation among young Nigerians.…
- 27 Apr 2026
MTN Powers the Ultimate Youth Link-Up with the Launch of Live It 100 Youth Campaign
The Gathering on 100 has officially concluded its pilot edition, closing out 100 continuous hours of culture, creativity, and community engagement at the National Stadium, Surulere. At the climax of…
- 23 Jul 2026
How a Security Guard's Story Inspired Omolola Rebecca to Build an Award-Winning Agritech Startup
A conversation with a security guard who doubled as a farmer has earned Omolola Rebecca, founder of Agrovest, the top prize at the Abuja edition of The Gathering on 100 Pitchathon. Rebecca won ₦2.5…
- 17 Aug 2016
Nigeria Ranks 114, Mauritius, Kenya Top Africa in Innovation Index 2016
Nigeria languish 114th out of 128 (Yemen as the last), gathering 23.15 out of 100 on income range which is rated as low-middle income, while China’s top-25 entry marks the first time a middle-income…
- 24 Jul 2026
Why Nigerian Youth Events Are Evolving Beyond Entertainment Into Innovation and Opportunity
Not too long ago, the success of a youth event in Nigeria was often measured by the calibre of artistes on its lineup. A headline performance, a few celebrity appearances and a packed audience were…
- 3 Jun 2026
Aba to Host MTN’s “The Gathering” with Pitchathon Offering ₦5 Million Prize Pool for Emerging Startup Founders
MTN’s Youth cultural and lifestyle event “The Gathering” will hold in Aba at the Prime Event Centre from June 14 to 15, 2026, with a high-stakes Pitchathon designed to spotlight and reward the most…
- 11 Jun 2019
Inlaks to Launch “thehatch” Innovation Lab with a Hackathon as Entry Opens
In a bid to bring innovative solutions to the Fintech industry and pave the way for young technology entrepreneurs, leading system integrator in Sub-Saharan Africa, Inlaks is set to birth an…
- 25 Sept 2023
IXPN, Medallion DC Rally Stakeholders on Internet Peering and Interconnectivity
Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), a membership-based organisation, which provides a platform where networks interconnect directly within Nigeria and Medallion Datacenters, West Africa’s most…
- 13 Oct 2017
Muhammadu Indimi Foundation Builds N600m Solar-Powered Village for IDPs
By ugo onwuaso The Muhammadu Indimi Foundation, a humanitarian organisation founded by Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Indimi, has announced the construction of N600m solar-powered village consisting of 100…
- 20 May 2022
MTN Hosts Maiden Edition of the Nigeria Disability Business Network
MTN Nigeria recently hosted the first ever gathering of the Nigerian Business and Disability Network (NBDN). Registering over 100 stakeholders in attendance, the event was held at MTN Nigeria…
- 15 Jun 2010
Nigeria, Others Prepare for Broadband Banquet
By the end of 2011, the entire continent of Africa will be connected to no fewer than nine undersea broadband cable initiatives that would serve as Africa’s innovation catalysts, Nigeria…
- 10 Nov 2009
Managed Services Opens $100m per Month Honeypot
Renewed focus on core competence and the current economic downturn has breathed life into managed Services, one of selective outsourcing, now increasingly viewed as a rather sound, pro-active method…
- 7 Oct 2021
TLcom Announces 3rd Africa Tech Female Founder Summit
TLcom Capital, the Africa-focussed venture capital firm, has officially announced the launch of the 2021 Africa Tech Female Founder Summit, which will be held virtually on Wednesday 13th October…
- 10 Nov 2016
NCC Warns Telcos Against Short-Changing Subscribers
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday warned GSM telephone service providers against short-changing their customers. Alhaji Abdullahi Maikano, director, NCC Consumers Affairs Bureau,…
- 5 Mar 2014
FireEye Reveals Global Malware Attacks Hit 206 Countries
New FireEye advanced threat report reveals global expansion of malware attacks, malicious servers now located in 206 countries and territories. The top ten (10) targeted countries are the United…
- 19 Apr 2015
Africa’s Datacenter Colocation's Market Revenue to Hit $ 36Bn in 2017
Global colocation market's annualized revenue could reach $36.1 billion by 2017 according to 451 Research's latest quarterly Datacenter KnowledgeBase (DCKB) release. The DCKB database covers 3,796…
- 26 Aug 2014
IDC Plans ICT Capacities Match Making of Nigeria with Egypt
International Data Corporation (IDC) as part of an exciting new strategic program with Egypt's Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) called 'Africa Together' program, will match…
- 24 May 2010
Old Wounds Hobble New National ID Project
Again, the renewed verve by the federal government to register Nigerians under the national identity card scheme may be a white elephant like the last attempt in 2003 to unify and identify her…
- 10 Nov 2013
Banks Invest $2.5Bn on ATMs to Decongest Banking Halls
Money deposit banks in the country have invested some $2.5billion in the acquisition of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) deployed across the country at both offsite and banking premises,…
- 8 Dec 2013
Banks Issue 14.72m Cards, Invests$2.5Bn on ATMs
The total number of Automated Teller Machine cards issued by commercial banks in the country hit 14.72million as at the end of July this year, indicating the growing popularity of the electronic…
- 9 Dec 2019
Girls Dominate 2019 UBA Foundation Essay Competition as Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini Wins
It was an all-female top three affair, as 14 year-old Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini of Louisville Girls High School, Ogun State, emerged the overall winner of the 2019 edition of the UBA Foundation…
- 30 Jun 2008
Transactions with ATM Hit 65m in May
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions hit an all time high in May, when dealings through the money dispensing machine reached 65 million, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek investigation has shown.…