Barely three months after being named amongst the top best three employers in Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been adjudged the company with the best recruitment strategy by the HR People Magazine, a highly respected thought leader in the HR profession across Africa.

The colourful awards ceremony, which held on Thursday, 15th June, 2017, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel attracted top HR practitioners drawn from across the public and private sectors in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.

According to awards’ citation, Airtel was recognized for its professional, innovative and best-in-class approach in attracting and recruiting top talents in line with its positioning as the employer of first choice for highly talented Nigerians.

Human Resources Director, Gbemiga Owolabi, received the award on behalf of the company.

Commenting on the award, Owolabi commended the leadership of Airtel Nigeria and Airtel Africa for pioneering a vision that is very compelling when it comes to enriching the lives of customers and winning them for life through exceptional experiences which provided a veritable platform on which the recruitment strategy is based.

The HR People Magazine Awards is a celebration of excellence in the HR profession. It is a celebration of top people, initiatives and strategies that have excelled in various organisations.

HR People Magazine is a foremost magazine dedicated to human resources and people development profession in Nigeria and Africa at large. It is the leading HR publication in West Africa and one of the leaders in Africa.

The magazine was first published in 2012 and has remained a leader in HR publication and HR Media partnership in Nigeria and Africa.

Photo caption: L-R – Manager, Talent Management, Temitope Aba; HR Business Partner, Bam Eko Inika; Head: Talent Engagement and Development, Tonye Boham; HR Director, Gbemiga Owolabi; Head: Security Services, Oluwaseyi Adetayo; Head: Rewards & HR Operations, Ibiyomi Ogunbiyi and Yetunde Adeyemi, HR Business Partner, all of Airtel Nigeria during the recently held HR People Magazine Award in Lagos.

Dear Mr. Odutola,

I think it will be an exceeding saving of time and more business-like if I avoid all sweet preliminaries and go straight into the object of this letter and say that I am writing to ask you to be good enough to lend me a sum of £1,400 (One thousand and four hundred pounds) free of interest for twelve years.

It is a staggering figure! More staggering indeed does it become, when it is realized that I, who am asking for this loan, have nothing in all the world to give as a security for this money, excepting my good faith and my brains which again are of value only so long as I continue to breathe the breath of life!

Nevertheless, I here proceed to outline in brief why i want this big loan from you. And I hope you will be kind enough to sacrifice some time to go through what I have to say, even though, in the end you might find yourself unable to do me this grand favour.

One great ambition of mine since my boyhood days is to be a lawyer, a politician and a journalist, rolled into one. I cherish politics and journalism as a career, and I desire advocacy as a means of livelihood. For you will agree with me that a politician or journalist who has no money with which to support himself and family comfortably, is like a blade which has no razor.

Now, at one time, I was on the verge of making enough money with which I could proceed to England in order to pursue the object of my ambition; but I suffered a twist in my fortune, and I crashed. Ever since, I have tried without success to recover lost grounds, financially. But spiritually and intellectually, I have made appreciable advance in spite of towering difficulties, all of which have now been surmounted.

As you are aware, I have just passed the intermediate Bachelor of Commerce Examination. Next year, I am taking the final B.Com. Having a degree is not my goal; I hate to be a government or mercantile employee. Otherwise, there are opportunities for me here and there to get a suitable and well paid job under government or one of the mercantile houses. As you know, however, once I become an employee of government or a mercantile establishment that is the end to my career as a politician and journalist. I have therefore resolved that under no circumstances will I take up such employment.

That is just by the way. I am now thirty-four years of age. After careful thought, I have come to the conclusion that if I could raise a loan free of interest sufficient to cover expenses, I should go to England, this year and within three years, I should qualify as a Barrister –at –law, and also obtain with Honours the LL.B Degree of London University. In addition this degrees apart from giving me good backing as a solicitor and Advocate will help me immensely as a politician and journalist.

But where on earth could i get the money? Who in Nigeria today could give £1,400 free of interest to help his fellow-man? J. Henry Doherty, Esq., of illustrious memory who did the like to many successful Nigerians is no more. But after meticulous, shifting and weighing, I hit upon you.

I have no doubt whatsoever in my mind that out of the bounty with which providence blesses your grit and efforts as a businessman, you can well easily afford to advance such a sum of money. I have no doubt too that as a young and progressive man you will be quite happy to give the money for the pursuit of the project for which I desire it.

But then, could you take this risk?

That is the question. As I have said before, I have no security for this loan. Moreover, I want it free of interest. So that you stand to gain absolutely NOTHING in the whole transaction, except the satisfaction that by helping me to achieve my ambition you are indirectly or even directly helping Nigeria or even Africa.

This risk becomes greater when it is borne in mind that I might die in the course of my studies or immediately after, so that, since I have no security or surety, you stand the chance of losing not only the money but also the satisfaction which you may cherish that you are contributing to the uplift of Africa. It is indeed a great risk; the greatest any man ever embarks upon.

But, this is a big BUT, if I live, as I have no doubt I will do, you will not only get your money back in full, but you will, to the end of your days, have cause to rejoice that you have done one of the most outstanding and most philanthropic acts any human being ever does. Among other things, I shall make excellent use of the money while in England by breaking records in my examination. On my return to Nigeria, I shall strive to be one of the foremost advocates, politicians and writers in West Africa, and while I do all these, I shall make it a point not only to pay your money back in full, but also to repay your kindness and generosity towards me in every way I can.

All the same, it is a big risk! So, Sir, I like you to think seriously about it, and see if you can take it in the interest of a young man who has brain, industry and determination to back his ambition, but lacks the money. I know we have never been close friends, but I have a shrewd idea that you may take the risk and help me.

On this assumption, therefore, I proceed to the next and last stage of this letter.

I shall not require the whole £1,400 in a lump sum. To start with, you will help me pay a sum of £208-13s-3d to the Inner Temple. I have already received an application form from this Inn of Court; and from the details forwarded, I gather that the sum of £208-13s-3d will cover all the cost of training as a barrister, examination fees excluded.

When I am ready to sail, you will advance me a sum of £100 to cover passage, provision for my family and any other incidental expenses (NOTE: If I got torpedoed on the way, you would certainly lose this £100 but you will recover the £208-13s-3d).

At the same time you will remit to a London Bank the sum of £491-6s-9d. It is out of this amount that I shall pay the university fees for LL.B course and for special courses in political science and journalism, when I land in England. This is to say, the initial advance will total £800.

At the end of the first year, provided I make satisfactory progress in my studies, you will give instruction to the bank to honour all cheques from me drawn on this account. There will be an arrangement to be signed by me on my return.

On my return, I shall require TWO years within which to establish a solid practice and build a good reputation. After these two years, I should commence to pay at least £200 per annum either in monthly, quarterly or annual payments. So that in seven years after the first two years, I should pay back the whole sum of £1,400. That will be TWELVE YEARS from the time you help me to pay this in April or so this year, then I should be due to pay the whole of £1,400 by April 1955.

Now, as you yourself will see, this is the farthest limit within which I can pay the money. It may be possible for me to pay the money within THREE to FIVE years of my return. As a matter of fact, the sooner I pay it off, the better. But it is much better to be on the safe side in a matter like this. It is no making promises now which will be difficult to fulfil in future. On the contrary it is better to mention a period of twelve years and pay within SIX or EIGHT years than to mention FIVE YEARS and fail to pay within TEN years. Personally, I prefer that I should fail to get the loan under theses unattractive but sure conditions, rather than succeed in getting it under attractive but precarious conditions.

Now, this is all I have to say. You have my request before you, and the reason why i make the request. It is left for you to decide whether it is worthwhile to take the risk of helping me in the manner outlined above or not.

If you do me the great favour, not only myself and all that are mine, but also God and Africa will be grateful, I shall have no cause whatsoever to grumble or to blame you, FOR THE RISK IS GREAT.

Since this is a very selfish request, I enclosed herewith a self addressed stamped envelope to be sent under a registered post.

Obafemi Awolowo.

Lagos, Nigeria; 22ND April, 2017: Nigeria’s leading mobile Internet service provider, Airtel Networks Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with ZTE, Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment/systems Company and world leader in mobile Internet hardware and solutions, to launch 4G (fourth generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology) in Nigeria.

In December, 2012, Airtel became the first telecoms operator in the country to complete a successful 4G trial in Lagos, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, in line with its commitment to pioneer innovation and lead a mobile Internet revolution in Nigeria.

Commenting on the partnership with ZTE, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, said, “This is a new dawn for mobile Internet in Nigeria. Airtel and ZTE’s collaboration to roll out 4G service pan Nigeria will dramatically improve mobile Internet experience for telecoms consumers across the country.

“Indeed, Airtel is committed to strengthening its position as a true pioneer of innovation in the Nigerian telecommunications domain, as this is in line with our overall corporate vision of becoming the mobile Internet service provider of first choice for every Nigerian.”

Also speaking on the planned 4G deployment across Nigeria, Regional VP of ZTE Corporation, Mr. Zhang Ruigang commented: “As a reliable partner, ZTE will cooperate with Airtel Nigeria to build the first-class 4G LTE network, and provide the best long term service to Airtel Nigeria.”

4G LTE is a truly global mobile phone standard for advanced mobile broadband. Airtel’s 4G LTE will aim to offer users faster, more reliable mobile broadband internet for devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops.

https://www.businessdayonline.com/airtel-partners-zte-roll-4g-service-nigeria/

Airtel has used the latest episode of Airtel Touching Lives to show how timely intervention can save the lives of children who are in dire need of medical attention.

The sixth episode of the philanthropic programme’s third season, which aired at the weekend, features two little girls, both of whom receive a Touching Lives relief package from the telecommunication services provider

One of the children suffers from a congenital heart condition, and the other, an orphan, is a victim of HIV/AIDS.

Six-year-old Hannah Enakrakpor was born with a heart defect that makes her breathless after walking a few steps. “Our daughter is dying,” said Andrew Enakrakpor, her father. “I don’t want to lose my daughter.”

However, to keep Hannah alive, the parents said they must pay for an expensive heart surgery in India. “But I don’t have that kind of money,” her mother, Rebecca Enakrakpor said. “In fact, I don’t have anything.”

The other child, Simbiat Taiwo, nine, currently lives with her indigent 80-year-old grandmother in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Both of her parents died when she was only six years old and in 2014, after she fell into a curious illness, doctors discovered she had HIV.

“When we found her, she had a massively swollen head and unexplained sores on her body. She wasn’t going to school,” said Olubiyi Love Ogundipe, a social worker at St Joavics, a non-governmental organisation devoted to orphans and widows. Taiwo’s condition was “shocking,” he added.

With the assistance of teachers in the local primary school and doctors at the nearby Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Taiwo received an initial treatment for the sores and enormous bumps on her head. The next stage of her treatment said Ogndipe, would be to get her placed on Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART).

Aside from that, “we have been grappling with the question of who will take care of Simbiat after her grandmother passes on,” he said.

Airtel paid for a corrective surgery for Hannah Enakrakpor and created a scholarship worth N1m for Simbiat Taiwo. Aside from that, the telecom company will pay Taiwo’s grandmother’s rent for two years.

“We hope that Touching Lives will inspire well-to-do Nigerians to help the disadvantaged and support the work of NGOs like St Joviacs,” said Airtel in a statement.

Hosted by Wana Udobang, Airtel Touching Lives will return to television networks all over the continent on Saturday and Sunday, the company said.



Source: http://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/news/airtel-touching-lives-rescues-two-desperately-ill-children

Airtel has used the latest episode of Airtel Touching Lives to show how timely intervention can save the lives of children who are in dire need of medical attention.

The sixth episode of the philanthropic programme’s third season, which aired at the weekend, features two little girls, both of whom receive a Touching Lives relief package from the telecommunication services provider.

One of the children suffers from a congenital heart condition, and the other, an orphan, is a victim of HIV/AIDS.

Six-year-old Hannah Enakrakpor was born with a heart defect that makes her breathless after walking a few steps. “Our daughter is dying,” said Andrew Enakrakpor, her father. “I don’t want to lose my daughter.”

However, to keep Hannah alive, the parents said they must pay for an expensive heart surgery in India. “But I don’t have that kind of money,” her mother, Rebecca Enakrakpor said. “In fact, I don’t have anything.”

The other child, Simbiat Taiwo, nine, currently lives with her indigent 80-year-old grandmother in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Both of her parents died when she was only six years old and in 2014, after she fell into a curious illness, doctors discovered she had HIV.

“When we found her, she had a massively swollen head and unexplained sores on her body. She wasn’t going to school,” said Olubiyi Love Ogundipe, a social worker at St Joavics, a non-governmental organisation devoted to orphans and widows. Taiwo’s condition was “shocking,” he added.

With the assistance of teachers in the local primary school and doctors at the nearby Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Taiwo received an initial treatment for the sores and enormous bumps on her head. The next stage of her treatment said Ogndipe, would be to get her placed on Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART).

Aside from that, “we have been grappling with the question of who will take care of Simbiat after her grandmother passes on,” he said.

Airtel paid for a corrective surgery for Hannah Enakrakpor and created a scholarship worth N1m for Simbiat Taiwo. Aside from that, the telecom company will pay Taiwo’s grandmother’s rent for two years.

“We hope that Touching Lives will inspire well-to-do Nigerians to help the disadvantaged and support the work of NGOs like St Joviacs,” said Airtel in a statement.

Hosted by Wana Udobang, Airtel Touching Lives will return to television networks all over the continent on Saturday and Sunday, the company said.

The next episode will premiere on Saturday on Africa Magic Urban at 6:30pm and on Africa Magic Family at 7pm. Later, RaveTV will air the same instalment from 9-9:30pm.

The following day, a repeat broadcast will be on Africa Magic World from 6-6:30pm. NTA Network and ArewaTV will do the same at 6:30pm and 7pm, respectively.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twi_13PmBvY

A nine year old cancer survivor who is having to battle the disease for a second time, has received a lifeline from Airtel on the latest episode of Touching Lives.

Pillar Egona, whose left leg was amputated to save her from a life-threatening tumour, had outgrown her prosthesis and needed a new one. On Airtel Touching Lives Season 3 Episode 5, the telecommunications services provider promised to pay a prosthesis surgeon to treat the little girl and recommend a new prosthesis for her in Nigeria.

While showing appreciation to her new benefactor, Egona said, with the new artificial leg, “I can be normal, I can be like everyone else.”

But not long after the programme was recorded, Egona’s cancer returned and now, Airtel has said it would redirect its assistance to her treatment.

As revealed by Egona’s mother, Mojisola, an innocuous fall triggered the tumour that would eventually cost Egona her leg.

In 2014, while the girl was running about at home, she slipped and crashed into a wall, hurting her leg. After treating the bruises with home remedies, her mother expected her to get better. But, several days afterwards, said Mojisola, Egona still limped and the bump on the leg continued to grow.

After conducting a few tests, doctors realised she had osteosarcoma and for specialist treatment, the family was advised to take the child to India. “We were able to get the cheapest rate in India at the Cancer Institute, Chennai,” said Egona’s father, Abraham.

According to a radiation therapist, Mrs Animashaun, Egona’s fall was “a lucky break for her”. The domestic accident led to an early detection, she said, and detecting cancer early often saves victims’ lives.

She noted that the incidence of cancer in Nigeria has been rising because of the increase in the consumption of processed food. Also, more people are getting themselves checked and contributing to cancer reporting in the country.

However, the cost of Egona’s therapy was beyond her family’s capacity. “I had to go public to ask people to help my daughter,” her father said. For the operation and journey to Chennai, the parents raised N18m. “You can imagine the pain, having to beg people. Sometimes you’re abused and people will call you names.”

But, despite weeks of chemotherapy, the cancer continued to spread. Eventually, doctors recommended an amputation.

It wasn’t easy seeing her lying on the bed,” said Mojisola. “But I was able to go through the period because I believed in God, and with God all things are possible. Also, I knew Pillar was looking up to the dad and me for support so I couldn’t afford to break down. When it was time for amputation I just had to call her and let her know why we had to go for it, and she understood.”

After the donation was announced, the Egona family thanked Airtel for saving their child again. “I’ll be able to play, run, do sports, and I’ll be able to climb the stairs as well,” Pillar Egona said.

Airtel Touching Lives will return this Saturday on television networks across Africa, the telecom company has said.

Hosted by Wana Udobang, the philanthropic programme, episode six of season three will premiere on Africa Magic Urban at 6:30pm and on Africa Magic Family at 7pm. The same instalment will be broadcast from 9-9:30pm on RaveTV.

The following day, Africa Magic World will air a rerun from 6-6:30pm, followed by NTA Network from 6:00pm, and ArewaTV from 7pm.

Source: http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=34974&catid=37


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A former flight attendant and father of two will be the next beneficiary of Touching Lives, the philanthropic programme sponsored by Airtel.

The fourth episode of season 3 will air this Saturday and Sunday on terrestrial and satellite television networks across Africa, the telecommunications services provider has said.

A statement by Airtel revealed that the company would be offering relief to Oladimeji Adekunle, who lost the use of both legs in a car accident 10 years ago.

Adekunle said his life was “extremely perfect” before the accident. “My life was extremely perfect. My aim was to become a pilot and I had just been promoted to senior cabin crew member,” he said.

Since the mishap, however, he has been confined to his home, with his wife, a small business owner, left to shoulder the cost of raising their two boys and running the household. For more than two years, the children were out of school because the parents could not pay the school bills. “It’s been terribly rough,” Adekunle said.

His wife, Olaide Adekunle, added that help was sometimes difficult to come by. “I have to go to friends and not everyone of them are really helping. Sometimes some people will really mock you. The business stopped and I tried to put something together,” she said.

In the middle of the couple’s struggle, the city demolished Olaide’s shop to make way for a new development. Although she, along with other traders in the market, was offered an alternative space, the cost of the facility was higher and out of the family’s reach.

The Adekunles’ plummeting financial position also reduced the number of days the children could spend in school. On many occasions, teachers shut the boys out of classrooms for unpaid school fees.

Adekunle has remained optimistic in spite of his difficulties. Apart from his wife’s constant support, there had been a few other people chipping in from time to time. But more help was still needed, especially to keep the kids in school.

Although he can no longer play football with the boys, “My biggest concern now is my children’s education,” Adekunle said.

According to Airtel, after the coming episode, Adekunle and his family will have a reason to smile again.

Hosted by Wana Udobang, Airtel Touching Lives returns this weekend to its usual slots on local and international television, according to the timetable released by the telecom giant.

On Saturday, it will premiere on Africa Magic Urban at 6:30pm and on Africa Magic Family at 7pm. Later, from 9-9:30pm, it will air on RaveTV.

The following day, reruns of the episode will be on Africa Magic World from 6-6:30pm, on NTA Network from 6:00-6.30pm, and on ArewaTV from 7-7:30pm.

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its a scholarship bro, its not a promo, she may not be given the money

Video of the episode


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVhhXDGJeGM&t=73s

Afro-beat musician, Dede Mabiaku has reconciled his rift with the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

Recall that the duo had a heated argument on a talk-show held on Lagos Talks viral 91.3FM recently, in which Dede angrily walked out in the middle of an interview claiming he was insulted and disrespected by Adesina, who was also a guest on the same programme.

www.TheNewsGuru.com gathered that the peace move was brokered by Airtel Nigeria’s Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Emeka Oparah and the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde at the Airtel Touching Lives, Season 3 Premiere.

Source: http://thenewsguru.com/breakingdede-reconciles-buharis-aide-adesina/

Airtel Nigeria brought joy, smile and laughter to thousands of Nigerians as it kicked-off its Five Days of love initiative, feeding over 5,000 people across the country.

Partnering with UAC restaurants, owners of the popular Mr Biggs brand, the Airtel Five Days of Love campaign crisscrossed Lagos, Ibadan, Enugu and Abuja.

Across the four locations, excited crowd poured encomiums on Airtel, thanking the telco for the food and for also doling out different prizes including airtime, smartphones and cash gifts just as many described the initiative as a perfect Christmas present.

As part of the programme, over 1000 people in Ibadan, Oyo State received the free meals at Ojo Barracks, Ibadan while the campaign reached additional 1000 beneficiaries in the Federal Capital territory (FCT), Abuja at the Catholic Church Field, Old Karimu, Abuja. Also in Lagos and the South East, it was fun and laughter all the way as Airtel literally fed thousands.

The Five Days of Love CSR initiative is part of Airtel’s Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), a platform created to assist underprivileged people across the country


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Residents of Enugu state will not forget Friday, December 16, 2016 in a hurry, as Airtel Nigeria brought them not just food but hope, encouragement, laughter and joy.



And of course, Abuja was not left out of the fun. Regional Operations Director for the Northern Region, Wole Abu, made sure his guests were kept entertained all day long. There was a medley of songs, dances and various comic acts that reminded residents of the Federal Capital Territory that Airtel Nigeria definitely brought the Christmas spirit with them.

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Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecoms operator, has partnered with UAC Restaurants, owners of the Mr. Biggs brand, to feed 5,000 underprivileged Nigerians under its CSR initiative dubbed ‘Five Days of Love.’

The initiative kicked off Tuesday, December 13 at Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos, with Segun Ogunsanya, CEO/MD of Airtel, leading his colleagues to feed hundreds of people that stormed the venue.

Speaking during the event, the Airtel CEO noted that the Christmas season is not just a time for jolly and celebration but also an occasion for sharing and giving, stating that Airtel, in celebration of yuletide, is committed to spreading love, joy, and happiness across the communities where it operates.

The Airtel Five Days of Love train will hit Enugu today, targeting over 1,000 beneficiaries at the local government headquarters, in Igbo-Eze South.

On Thursday, 1,000 people in Ibadan, Oyo state, will receive free meals at Ojo Barracks, Ibadan and on Friday, the campaign will reach an additional 1,000 beneficiaries in the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja, at the Catholic Church Field, Old Karimu, Abuja.

The Five Days of Love CSR initiative is part of Airtel’s Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), a platform created to assist underprivileged people.

Source: https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/five-days-of-love-5000-nigerians/

…Donates sophisticated Braille equipment, N.4m, other relief materials

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria: December 5th, 2016: Employees of leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, have come to the aid of Sadiq Usman, a four year old boy, whose eyes were removed by suspected ‘ritualists’ in Zaria, Kaduna State, earlier this year.

A delegation of Airtel employees led by the Regional Operations Director, North Region, Wole Abu, visited Sadiq Usman on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in his home town in Zaria, Kaduna and presented him with a cheque of N400, 000 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira), sophisticated Perkins Brailler, Braille Coacher, Abacus, typewriter, tailors Frame and a computer laptop.

Airtel employees made the donations at the instance of its Employee Volunteer Scheme, a special platform created for the company’s staff to volunteer their time, skills and resources to uplift the underprivileged as well as support social causes that will create positive impact in the society.

With the donations, little Sadiq, a pupil at Prof. Ango Abdullahi International School, Zaria, is further empowered to learn to read and write, enjoy all the opportunities a good education provides and lead a normal life.

Commenting on Airtel’s employees’ support, the company’s Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Emeka Oparah, said: “It is tragic and heart-breaking to see an innocent, vulnerable child suffer and go through such excruciating pains.

“My colleagues were deeply moved by Sadiq’s situation and generously supported the call to provide relief. Our support will not just end here, Sadiq is our adopted son and he will continue to be our priority and in our prayers

“I must thank my colleagues for their willingness to helping create a positive impact across the communities where we operate. Indeed, the Airtel Employees Volunteer Scheme (EVS) is committed to providing relief for the underprivileged, sick, physically disabled and hard to reach.”

Oparah also commended the authorities of Prof. Ango Abdullahi International School for offering Sadiq’s older brother and guide scholarship to be able to provide physical support to his disabled kid brother, adding that by the time the government of Kaduna State redeems its pledge of scholarship for Sadiq, his educational future and the opportunity to live and learn would be further guaranteed.

Sadiq’s family expressed their gratitude to employees of Airtel and other well-meaning individuals and organizations for coming to the aid of their son and making it possible for him to live a happy life despite the challenges.

Sadiq’s poignant story made headlines around the world after he was kidnapped and had his eyes forcefully removed by still unidentified assailants.

The unfortunate incident occurred in Bula area of Jushi in the outskirts of Zaria, Kaduna State, where little Sadiq lives with his parents. He was later treated at the ABU Teaching Hospital.

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Airtel’s Regional Operations Director, North Region, Wole Abu (middle) with Sadiq Usman; they are flanked by employees of Airtel and immediate family members of Sadiq Usman at the presentation ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State, last week.

Source: http://www.nigeriannewspapers.today/2016/12/05/airtel-employees-support-zaria-blind-boy-sadiq-usman/

….Repositions as Nigeria’s Network of Choice for Mobile Internet

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has launched an exciting thematic campaign dubbed #DataisLife.

The new campaign, which is already creating buzz across key digital platforms, demonstrates the company’s positioning as Nigeria’s network of choice for mobile Internet and data services.

The TVC featuring multi-talented singer and actor, Gabriel Afolayan, tells the story of a man who was lost on an island for what seemed like ages and could not get help despite several efforts.

The ad is a metaphor for how digital natives feel when they are out of data or are on a network that is not reliable.

The new TVC, which is a perfect blend of metaphor, compelling narrative and a captivating soundtrack made an instant connection with consumers online who could not hold their excitement with the creativity and concept.

Since its launch, the new TVC has gathered over one million views across multiple digital platforms and has gone on to spark a new wave of viral conversations on social media with #DataisLife.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QOKJ0FGk90

The campaign, which has received a lot of critical acclaim, highlights the irreplaceable value which quality Internet service offers to consumers. It also showcases the unique Internet experience which telecom subscribers can access on Airtel’s Smart Speedoo package.

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Airtel Nigeria has unveiled the 3-2-1 Service - a call-in system that provides free information - ranging from healthcare to good governance - to Nigerians, including those in rural communities in partnership with global development organisation, Human Network International (HNI).

The topics that users can access on the 3-2-1 service include Agriculture, Commodity Prices, Family Planning, Good Governance, Health, News & Entertainment, Nutrition, Sanitation, and Weather. The 321 service can be accessed on any Airtel prepaid sim for free.

How to access the free 3-2-1 service
• Get an Airtel sim
• Dial 321 and listen to the voice prompt
• Select the preferred language; English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo or Pidgin English.
• Select the information needed from the different topics available such as News & Entertainment, Health, Agriculture, Commodity Prices, Good Governance, Weather etc.

The 3-2-1 Service provides public service information, that are all relevant to both individuals and communities across Nigeria to mobile phone users in include English as well as in Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Pidgin English.

Remember, all calls to 3-2-1 are free from your Airtel phone.

Airtel Nigeria has unveiled the 3-2-1 Service - a call-in system that provides free information - ranging from healthcare, Family Planning, Nutrition & Sanitation - to Nigerians, including those in rural communities in partnership with global development organisation, Human Network International (HNI).

The 3-2-1 Service provides public service information, that are all relevant to both individuals and communities across Nigeria to mobile phone users in include English as well as in Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Pidgin English. The 321 service can be accessed on any Airtel prepaid sim for free.

How to access the free 3-2-1 service
• Get an Airtel sim
• Dial 321 and listen to the voice prompt
• Select the preferred language; English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo or Pidgin English.
• Select the information needed from a range of topics such as News & Entertainment, Health, Agriculture, Commodity Prices, Good Governance, Weather etc.

In addition to health information, other topics that users can also access on the 3-2-1 service include Agriculture, Commodity Prices, Good Governance, News & Entertainment and Weather.

Remember, all calls to 3-2-1 are free from your Airtel phone.

Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new interactive USSD self-service short code, *121#, for easy usage and improved customer service delivery.

With the new short code, customers can access all the services on the network faster, activate and deactivate services as well as have unlimited access to the exclusive value offerings available. Quick and convenient data purchase is also available on the new USSD short code.

Indeed, the introduction of the new short code demonstrates Airtel's commitment to providing customers with innovative solutions and providing them proactive customer service.

The short code will save subscribers the trouble of having to remember multiple short codes associated with different services, as they would be able to access all the services with the single self-service short code.

Airtel subscribers can now access all the services available on the network by simply dialling *121# from their mobile devices. This gives users access to a comprehensive self-service menu from where they can carry out a wide range of functions at the touch of a button.

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Below is the update as shared on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BLMr7nyBCLF/?taken-by=doctorregular

Please let us all start sending nominations to Airtel touching lives by nominating *ADEJOLA* *ADEBISI* *ABDULHAMEED* Use your *airtel* *line* to *Dial* *367* or *send SMS to 397*, It will close by October 9.
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Address - *1-5 Oba Akinjobi way, GRA Ikeja*.
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Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu; Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya at the presentation ceremony of the Aso Villa Demo Day, at the Aso Villa, today.

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo arriving the venue at the presentation ceremony of the Aso Villa Demo Day, at the Aso Villa, today.

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria; Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, have commended all the participants of the Aso Villa Demo Day, a presidential initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through the use of new and emerging technologies.

Airtel, one of the major sponsors of the initiative, endowed and presented cash prizes to the top three participants.

The colourful prize presentation ceremony, which held at the Aso Villa today (2nd September, 2016) was attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, the Vice President, Zuckerberg, the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed; the minister of Communication, Barrister Adebayo Shittu and Chief Executives drawn from different sectors across corporate Nigeria.

Mr. Ogunsanya congratulated the winners and reaffirmed Airtel’s commitment to pioneering innovation in the telecoms industry as well as seeking credible platforms to support the Nigerian government and the country’s youth.

Speaking at the event, the Vice President Vice President, Osinbajo congratulated all the participants, saying they are all winners.

While lauding the country’s youth for their innovation, creativity, drive and entrepreneurial spirit, the Vice President said there is so much hope in what the young generation can do.

He also hinted that the Federal Government is currently exploring ways to cooperate with Facebook in the next few months.

Zuckerberg, in his submission, said it is inspiring to see what young Nigerians have done in terms of app development and use of technology.

He said his trip to Nigeria has blown him away in terms of the talents he sees across the country. He noted that Nigerian youth will not just shape the country but will shape the whole world.

Aso Villa Demo Day is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, job creation and economic growth through the use of new and emerging technologies. An initiative of the Presidency, the maiden edition celebrated some of the best Nigerians in technology innovation and creativity and also featured inspiring talks from thought leaders and experts from different economic sectors in Nigeria.

Source: http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=31344&catid=31

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No links. This could just be your own personal rumour

Link attached now.

http://thenationonlineng.net/airtel-partners-genesis-offer-customers-free-access-naij-jiji-ng/

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Genesis (www.gen.tech), leading global mobile Internet company, to provide customers on the Airtel network with an amazing opportunity to access and surf on Naij.com and for free, without data charges and at an absolutely zero-rate.

Naij.com is Nigeria’s number one most visited digital content website and most downloaded news & entertainment mobile application in the country with over 17 million unique visitors every month and more than 3 million app downloads. Naij.com releases news, videos and updates in English, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and in Pidgin.

is dominating Nigerian marketplace/classifieds destination, attracting over 5 million unique users each month. On you can buy, sell, trade, or find jobs and just about anything from 100 000+ trusted sellers and advertisers in cars, electronics, fashion, property, jobs etc.
With the partnership, Airtel subscribers can access Naij.com and for free via the mobile applications or via the websites www.naij.com and www.

Commenting on the partnership, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Ahmad Mokhles, noted that Airtel Nigeria remains committed to its vision of becoming the preferred network for mobile Internet services, stating that the partnership demonstrates the telco’s resolve to creating massive empowerment opportunities that will connect Nigerians to their dreams and enable them fulfill their full potentials.

“Airtel is passionate about everything mobile Internet and we are intensely interested in enriching the lives of telecoms consumers by creating opportunities that will help them connect with their friends, loved ones and business associates and also empower them to realize their professional and business goals.

“Recently, we pioneered the Free Basics innovation with Facebook, a first of its kind in Nigeria. This partnership with Genesis, without a doubt, underscores our commitment to democratizing mobile Internet and creating a more connected society where people will be closer to their dreams,” said Mokhles.

Bayo Olupohunda, Naij.com editor-in-chief: “In a world where news breaks like the drop of a hat, you will need the fastest medium of getting the news that are important to you at no cost. Naij.com, Nigeria’s number one online news portal understands that times are hard in our country but we have found the cheapest means of getting the news to your mobile devices. Our once in a lifetime partnership with a leading in Nigeria mobile network, AIRTEL, now makes it possible for you to receive news directly without data charges at an absolutely zero-rate. This is an unbeatable offer that makes Naij.com a proudly Nigerian news media that cares about you.”

Yuliy Shenfeld, country manager: “ is a unique marketplace where millions of buyers and sellers transact daily with no fee to post an ad or make a sale. We are thrilled that partnership with AIRTEL gives our users another advantage of using Jiji free of charge on their mobile devices everywhere they go. The Free data deal with AIRTEL supports our mission to empower the common man across Nigeria with a platform where anyone can find a job, start selling online or get the widest and cheapest range of goods and services across any possible category. Compared to other marketplaces our buyers have the possibility of searching for best offers from sellers in their neighborhood online and visit them to transact offline.”

Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/airtel-partners-genesis-offer-customers-free-access-naij-jiji-ng/

Operated by security specialists, rapidly deployable solution detects and evicts adversaries

NEW YORK; August 1, 2016 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Endgame Inc., a leading provider of security solutions designed to proactively evict adversaries, have created a threat hunting as-a-Service offering for clients. Powered by Endgame and operated by Accenture senior cybersecurity hunters, the powerful service stealthily helps to identify and surgically remove known and never before seen adversaries that have evaded traditional security methods.

Core to the offering are Accenture’s seasoned global cybersecurity hunters, whose deep experience enables them to identify and terminate the efforts of latent attackers targeting organizations’ intellectual property, business systems or other key assets. Clients can benefit from continuous business operation, free from disruption faced by users of traditional security approaches, who are typically under siege for months as they try to identify and remediate sophisticated adversaries.

“Today, cyber attackers can circumvent even the most fortified of traditional enterprise defense systems,” said Vikram Desai, managing director, Accenture Analytics – Security Lead. Rather than building a taller defensive wall, we’re giving our clients the ability to strike first – to stop adversaries before they attack. Delivering this capability requires two fundamental elements: battle tested experience outmaneuvering enemies and specialized technology that gives you an unfair advantage. With Endgame, this is exactly what our hunting as-a-Service offering delivers. Armed with it, our clients spend less time dealing with threats and more time on innovation and growth."

“Attackers are winning far too often,” said Nate Fick, CEO of Endgame. “We need to compress adversary dwell time by vigorously hunting across the enterprise architecture and terminating malicious behavior before it can get too far. Endgame and Accenture’s joint solution combines state-of-the-art technology with top-notch talent in order to deliver an always on, end-to-end hunt solution that simply outsmarts traditional Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and signature-based tools.”

@Endgame and @Accenture’s solution identifies and eradicates both known & unknown adversaries


The managed threat hunting as-a-Service consists of:
Continuous endpoint monitoring and reporting for targeted attacks that have bypassed defensive security technologies.
Ability to expose and eliminate active and dormant adversaries that have infiltrated networks, followed by a precise response without disrupting normal business operations.
An actionable list of vulnerabilities and procedures to remediate and prevent future attacks, reducing the cost and impact of incident response.
“The ability of cybercriminals to sneak past even the most fortified defense systems has intensified the pressure on organizations to develop better threat detection capabilities,” said Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst with ZK Research. “Rather than waiting for a cyberattack to happen, enterprises need to arm their people with skills and technologies to help them generate actionable intelligence and hunt effectively. That’s why the Accenture and Endgame threat hunting as-a-Service offering is an industry game changer. Drawing upon Accenture’s deep bench of skilled security professionals and combined with Endgame’s platform it will enable the early detection and removal of malicious activity.”

“As attacks have become more advanced, enterprises can no longer sit back and wait for threat data to come to them," said Ryan Gurr, Information Security Manager at NuScale Power. “The next generation of security challenges requires a more proactive approach to detect and respond to threats that have evaded defensive technologies. I have found Endgame’s Hunt platform helpful in allowing an analyst to quickly detect never-before-visible malicious behaviors on host systems, and block and remove threats at the earliest stages."

In March 2016, Accenture announced an alliance and minority investment into Endgame to resell the company’s hunt platform as part of its portfolio of holistic cyber defense services that include strategy, transformation, managed security services, the Accenture Cyber Intelligence Platform, automated threat intelligence, monitoring, advanced analytics and real-world adversary simulations, as well as incident response and remediation.

For more information on the threat hunting as-a-Service offering, Black Hat 2016 conference attendees can visit Endgame’s Booth #1554, and read Accenture and Endgame’s joint Hunter’s Handbook, a guide to adversary hunting.

Operated by security specialists, rapidly deployable solution detects and evicts adversaries

NEW YORK; August 1, 2016 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Endgame Inc., a leading provider of security solutions designed to proactively evict adversaries, have created a threat hunting as-a-Service offering for clients. Powered by Endgame and operated by Accenture senior cybersecurity hunters, the powerful service stealthily helps to identify and surgically remove known and never before seen adversaries that have evaded traditional security methods.

Core to the offering are Accenture’s seasoned global cybersecurity hunters, whose deep experience enables them to identify and terminate the efforts of latent attackers targeting organizations’ intellectual property, business systems or other key assets. Clients can benefit from continuous business operation, free from disruption faced by users of traditional security approaches, who are typically under siege for months as they try to identify and remediate sophisticated adversaries.

“Today, cyber attackers can circumvent even the most fortified of traditional enterprise defense systems,” said Vikram Desai, managing director, Accenture Analytics – Security Lead. Rather than building a taller defensive wall, we’re giving our clients the ability to strike first – to stop adversaries before they attack. Delivering this capability requires two fundamental elements: battle tested experience outmaneuvering enemies and specialized technology that gives you an unfair advantage. With Endgame, this is exactly what our hunting as-a-Service offering delivers. Armed with it, our clients spend less time dealing with threats and more time on innovation and growth."

“Attackers are winning far too often,” said Nate Fick, CEO of Endgame. “We need to compress adversary dwell time by vigorously hunting across the enterprise architecture and terminating malicious behavior before it can get too far. Endgame and Accenture’s joint solution combines state-of-the-art technology with top-notch talent in order to deliver an always on, end-to-end hunt solution that simply outsmarts traditional Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and signature-based tools.”

@Endgame and @Accenture’s solution identifies and eradicates both known & unknown adversaries


The managed threat hunting as-a-Service consists of:
Continuous endpoint monitoring and reporting for targeted attacks that have bypassed defensive security technologies.
Ability to expose and eliminate active and dormant adversaries that have infiltrated networks, followed by a precise response without disrupting normal business operations.
An actionable list of vulnerabilities and procedures to remediate and prevent future attacks, reducing the cost and impact of incident response.
“The ability of cybercriminals to sneak past even the most fortified defense systems has intensified the pressure on organizations to develop better threat detection capabilities,” said Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst with ZK Research. “Rather than waiting for a cyberattack to happen, enterprises need to arm their people with skills and technologies to help them generate actionable intelligence and hunt effectively. That’s why the Accenture and Endgame threat hunting as-a-Service offering is an industry game changer. Drawing upon Accenture’s deep bench of skilled security professionals and combined with Endgame’s platform it will enable the early detection and removal of malicious activity.”

“As attacks have become more advanced, enterprises can no longer sit back and wait for threat data to come to them," said Ryan Gurr, Information Security Manager at NuScale Power. “The next generation of security challenges requires a more proactive approach to detect and respond to threats that have evaded defensive technologies. I have found Endgame’s Hunt platform helpful in allowing an analyst to quickly detect never-before-visible malicious behaviors on host systems, and block and remove threats at the earliest stages."

In March 2016, Accenture announced an alliance and minority investment into Endgame to resell the company’s hunt platform as part of its portfolio of holistic cyber defense services that include strategy, transformation, managed security services, the Accenture Cyber Intelligence Platform, automated threat intelligence, monitoring, advanced analytics and real-world adversary simulations, as well as incident response and remediation.

For more information on the threat hunting as-a-Service offering, Black Hat 2016 conference attendees can visit Endgame’s Booth #1554, and read Accenture and Endgame’s joint Hunter’s Handbook, a guide to adversary hunting.

Just when we thought we had got the best from Airtel, the leading Telco in Nigeria has just unveiled another ground-breaking product tagged SmartConnect 2.0.

The new Airtel Smart Connect 2.0 offers customers 6 times the value of every recharge they make alongside with free data on every recharge.

With this new product tagged SmartConnect 2.0, Airtel Customers can recharge with as little as N100 and get a whopping N600, 6 times the value of the N100 recharge.

The exciting thing about this new product is that the bonus airtime does not expire as it can be rolled over if the user recharges before the expiration in seven days. This means you can keep accumulating the bonus airtime for as long as you want.

How to Enjoy Smart Connect 2.0
1. Buy and register a new Airtel Sim
2. Recharge your phone using *126*PIN#
3. Recharge with as little as N100 to get N600
4. Check your balance by dialling *123#
5. Rollover bonus airtime by recharging before expiration of bonus in 7 days

Don’t forget to get your Airtel sim to benefit from the 6 times value on SmartConnect 2.0. Remember, the bonus airtime on the SmartConnect 2.0 can be used for data and calls to all networks.


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Airtel Offers 11k/sec, all night browsing at 1.5GB for N50.
• Customers can now enjoy calls at 11k/sec to all Networks
• Night Downloads of 1.5GB at just N50
• 1GB for N500 weekly
• Customers to Dial *312# to Subscribe to SmartTrybe

Lagos, Nigeria; Tuesday, 19th July, 2016: Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced special offers on its newly revamped SmartTrybe package in a strategic move to empower youths and the young-at-hearts with an amazing opportunity to connect with friends and family, and also stay ahead of current trends in fashion, music, movies and lifestyle.

According to Airtel, the new SmartTrybe package is loaded with the best deals in a telecoms value proposition as it offers the best call rates, best data offer, weekend deals on calls & data and night browsing from 12midnight to 5am.

Under the new package, customers can make calls to all networks in Nigeria for 11kobo per seconds and can subscribe to 1GB of data for N500 only with a validity of 7 days.

With SmartTrybe, young Nigerians will not miss out on the latest movies, series, music and fashion and lifestyle trends as they can enjoy 500Mb of data at only N25 under the SmartTrybe Mini and 1.5GB at just N50 under the SmartTrybe Max variant. Both bundles are valid between 12 mid night and 5am.

Customers can subscribe to the SmartTrybe package by dialing *312# on their Airtel lines.

Youths who are locked down on Airtel SmartTrybe will receive additional benefits as they will enjoy unlimited connection to friends and family members who are on the SmartTrybe platform with additional bonus of 250MB plus 30 Airtel Minutes at a cost of just N200 and a validity period of Saturday and Sunday.

Commenting on the newly revamped offering, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Ahmad Mokhles, said Airtel is committed to providing young Nigerians with innovative telecommunication packages that will empower them to realize their full potentials and fulfill their dreams.

According to him, the telco is intensely interested in young Nigerians and committed to creating innovative and bespoke telecoms packages that will enhance their lifestyles, boost their productivity and also offer exciting platforms for them to connect with their loved ones, family and friends.

The Airtel Smart Trybe package is a product of careful research and it is designed specifically to excite and empower Nigerian youth and the young-at-hearts.

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MD/CEO Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya; Executive Chairman, Nigeria Telecom Award, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, with the Hon. Min. for Communication, Barr. Adebayo Shittu and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at the 2016 Nigerian Telecoms Award on Saturday in Lagos.