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SMEDAN Lauds Glo’s SME Initiative

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(L- r) Kamaldeen Shonibare, Head, Corporate Sales, Globacom, Yinka Fisher, Lagos State Coordinator, SMEDAN,  Patrick Nwafor-Ezelue, Secretary General, Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria(CAPDAN), Ladi Jemi-Alade, Chairman, National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), and Ike Oraekwuotu, Ag. Coordinator, Business Solution, Globacom,  at a meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of Business Member Organisations and Cluster Development in Lagos recently.
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A cross section of Business Member Organizations under the aegis of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has commended Globacom for its initiative to empower SMEs with grants.’

Mrs. Betty Adepoju , national president, Beaded Jewelries Designers Association, said: “Globacom has again demonstrated its resolve to assist Nigerians to break the shackles of poverty by empowering micro, small and medium business enterprises. The grants would lead to rapid economic growth at the grassroots. It is a great privilege to be invited for this meeting”.

Also speaking, Dr. Femi Egbesola, national president, Association of Small Business Owners, thanked Globacom for involving them in the planning stage and made a case for business friendly conditions to access the grants.

Similarly, Segun Tayo Kuti-George, chairman, Nigeria Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), made a case for the inclusion of kitchen enterprises like chips and fried plantain sellers in the grant scheme.

Welcoming Chairmen and Secretaries of the Business Member Organisations earlier to the inaugural meeting held at Radisson Blu,Lagos recently, head, Corporate Sales, Globacom, Mr. Kamaldeen Shonibare explained that the partnership is to radically change lives by moving citizens from grass to grace.

He said as a proudly Nigerian company Globacom would not repartriate profits but spend it on adding value to the experiences of Nigerians in all walks of life with a view to making life more abundant through a bulk grant that would be distributed among SMEs and those in the Kitchen category comprising plantain and condiments sellers.

Mr. Shonibare observed that Globacom’s strategic partnership with major stakeholders in critical sectors of the economy had given the company valuable experience which would stand it in good stead in the SMEDAN empowerment programme.

Delivering a keynote address, Globacom’s acting Coordinator, Business Solutions, Mr. Ike Oraekwuotu described Globacom as the game changer and acclaimed leader in pioneering innovations and offerings in the country and cited the on- going recruitment of about ten thousand Glo Xchange agents across the country as an example of the company’s empowerment drive.


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Meta, FMCIDE Unveil AI Accelerator to Drive Innovation in Nigeria

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Meta, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), has launched the Llama Impact Accelerator Program to foster AI-driven solutions across critical sectors in Nigeria.

The eight-month program will support early-stage startups developing AI innovations using Meta’s open-source Llama models. Target sectors include Agriculture, Security & Safety, Healthcare, and a wildcard category for other high-impact applications.

Speaking at the launch, Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy, Anglophone West Africa at Meta, emphasized the initiative’s role in advancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. “We are thrilled to partner with FMCIDE in supporting local AI talent. Open-source AI should be accessible and relevant to national challenges,” she said.

The program will begin with a six-week incubation period, offering technical training and mentorship from industry experts, followed by six months of extended support, including access to technical resources.

Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, hailed the initiative as a “major step forward” in Nigeria’s AI development strategy. “AI will be a key driver of national growth, and this program equips innovators with the tools to tackle pressing issues,” Tijani stated.

The Llama Impact Accelerator aligns with Meta’s broader mission to democratize responsible AI access while fostering innovation in emerging markets.

In collaboration with academic and government stakeholders, the initiative is expected to accelerate Nigeria’s AI industry and drive impactful change.

Applications for the program remain open until June 27, 2025. More details can be found at llamaimpactssa.splashthat.com.


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Nigeria Leads the Charge in Green Innovation @MTN’s Africa PachiPanda Challenge

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In an era where climate change, youth unemployment, and food insecurity loom large over the continent, a powerful new force is rising — young African innovators building a green future from the ground up.

At the just-concluded Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2024, organised by MTN and WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), Nigerian entrepreneur, Olabisi Rafatu Emmanuel, emerged as one of the continent’s top eco-champions, spotlighting the potential of purpose-driven innovation to rewrite Nigeria’s climate and development story.

While Moses Afopezi of Cameroon took home the top prize with AgricFresh, a smart solution combating post-harvest loss, Olabisi’s reusable menstrual products solutions as a waste transformation model earned her national applause and a seat at Africa’s sustainability table, emerging as the second-place winner.

Speaking during the announcement, MTN’s leadership underscored that this challenge goes far beyond accolades. “Together, we have the power to shape a greener, more sustainable Africa — one bold idea at a time,” Nompilo Morafo, Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, MTN, said.

The triumph comes at a time when Nigeria is grappling with the environmental menace of climate change in major urban hubs like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, even as the Nigerian government is clamouring for smart innovations to address climate change issues such as climate funding, carbon trading and just energy transition.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) recently reiterated calls for tech-based waste management solutions – making Olabisi’s innovation timely and impactful.

MTN says this is just the beginning. With plans to expand the PachiPanda Challenge to more countries and deepen support for eco-entrepreneurs, the telecoms giant is reaffirming its commitment to socio-economic development through green innovation.

As Nigeria sets its sights on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the PachiPanda story is a timely reminder that the answers may lie not in government halls – but in the dreams and drive of Nigeria’s young changemakers.


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Innovation Will Shape Nigeria’s Digital Economy – A’isha Mumuni

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MTN Nigeria has convened alumni of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) for an interactive training session on digital monetisation in Nigeria’s Value-Added Services (VAS) sector.

The hybrid event, themed “Understanding Digital Monetisation: Opportunities in the VAS Space in Nigeria,” was led by A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer, MTN Nigeria. Participants explored evolving digital revenue models, including mobile payments, subscription billing, and telco-backed content partnerships.

Mumuni emphasized the growing significance of digital innovation. “Innovation is the currency of the future,” she stated. She cited projections indicating Nigeria’s potential emergence as the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2075, with the digital economy at the forefront of this growth.

The session spotlighted MTN Nigeria’s role in enabling content creators through platforms such as Callertunes, MTN Play, and digital storefronts. Participants were grouped into breakout sessions where they pitched digital product ideas, fostering creativity and strategic thinking.

According to industry figures, Nigeria’s digital economy contributed 18.44 percent to GDP as of Q2 2022, with ICT revenue soaring from ₦51.3 billion to ₦594 billion over a decade. Global digital services revenue reached an estimated $2.58 trillion in 2024, driven by advertising, paid content, and internet access.

Now in its fourth year, MTN Nigeria’s MIP continues to equip media professionals with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a digital-first economy. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its alumni through curated development sessions that empower media practitioners in Nigeria.

For further details on the MIP programme and upcoming alumni engagements, visit www.mtnmip.smc.edu.ng.


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