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Glo Unveils New Reduced Tariff Plan for Subscribers

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Globacom has unveiled  a new tariff plan, which allows subscribers on its network to call all networks in the country at 11k per second.

The plan, which is another move by the company to give its customers a unique calling experience is also expected to help cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Globacom, in a statement in Lagos, said subscribers who opt for the plan will be charged an access fee of N7, which will be billed alongside their first call of the day, after which they will be able to make calls to all networks in Nigeria at 11 kobo per second (exclusive of tax) for the rest of the day.

It stated further that the access fee of N7 will be waived for any customer who does not make any call but only receives calls throughout the day.

The company said that international calls and SMS rates remain unchanged, adding that customers on the new tariff plan will pay the standard SMS and IDD tariff. It, however, added that customers can enjoy better international call rate on the Glo network by purchasing any of the IDD packs available.

Globacom said: “It is our desire to continually delight our customers with innovative products and services at the most competitive rates in the country,” adding that “This new tariff plan is another manifestation of that burning desire to add value to the lives of our customers and make it more convenient and affordable for them to communicate with one another”.

Customers can access the new tariff plan by dialing *311# and he or she will be automatically migrated to the Glo 11k per second plan.

The new tariff plan is open to both existing and new prepaid customers.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a chart on data subscriptions in 2020.

The chart on its website shows a steady rise in the number of subscribers to internet data via different technologies from July 2019 till date.

The chart revealed that in July 2019, data subscription stood at 174, 950,011, but rose to 196, 379, 542.

According to the commission, the chart “contains the sum total of all active telephony subscribers and teledensity as calculated on monthly and annual basis.’’

The Commission defined teledensity ‘’as the number of active telephone connections per one hundred (100) inhabitants living within an area and is expressed as a percentage figure.’’

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Midoil Unveils Three-In-One Investment Opportunities

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By Eric Elezuo

The ballroom of the prestigious Sheraton Hotel & Towers Ikeja, was an epicentre of history on Sunday when thriving petrochemical company, Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited, under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Chief Mrs. Elizabeth Omolara Akintonde, hosted the who is who in the industry to the unveiling of its tripartite investment opportunities consisting of the Midoil Refinery project, SereneCity Properties and Serene Partners Energy to be situated in various communities within it acquired land at Ikosi/Ejirin Local Council Development Area, Lagos State.

Anchored by Ben Ogbeiwi of Project Fame, and coordinated by Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, retired Acting Director of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Network News, who is also a veteran journalist, the event was graced by dignitaries both from the political, traditional, and entrepreneurial circle including Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Abuja, Babatunde Johnson Kokumo, Baale of Sekungba, Chief Solomon Omotayo, Baale of Arogbo, Chief Adesanya Oyenubi, Baale of Ererufu, Elder Gabriel Lawal, and the CEO, Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, Tobi Akerele.

The event x-rayed the opportunities inherent in investing in these lucrative ventures, which have been designed to change the landscape of Lagos State in particular, and Nigeria in general, in both human capacity development, provision of employment and reduction of poverty.

In his speech as the Chairman of the occasion, DIG Kokumo lauds the efforts of Mrs Akintonde and her team for their assiduous efforts in ensuring that the day came to pass, adding that the unveiling of the tripartite investment opportunities is another way of stabilizing Nigeria’s economy, and giving the populace a reason to live, as well as making the environment habitable.

He reiterated that the meddling of government in matters of refineries should be discouraged as it is deterring private investments, he gave kudos to the Midoil team for a job well done.

“Today, I am glad that we have Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited unveiling its long-time coming investment to the general public, and I want to commend the efforts of the Executive Chairman and the Board of Directors for these laudable investments.

When we examine the real estate aspect of what is being unveiled today, SereneCity Properties; provision of habitable homes, providing structures for Nigerians which have been the responsibility of the government, and what they have been able to do have been grossly inadequate.

Midoil, having diversified into the creation of SereneCity Properties is not a tea party; it is a project that calls for stocks and investment in Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals; stocks and investments in SereneCity Properties and stocks and investment in Serene Partners Energy.

“I consider these investment opportunities a veritable option for investors, who are seeking commensurate returns on their investments,” Kokumo said. He, thereafter, advised all dignitaries in attendance to give all the required support to the threefold opportunities.

In her address, the Executive Chairman, Mrs Elizabeth Akintonde, went down memory lane to dissect the origin and birth of the projects, which has spanned over 12 years, giving unhindered appreciation to Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, with whom the concept was birthed; to the Sekungba, Arogbo and Ererufu communities, where the projects are to be sited, and their Baales, who have shown immense support to the company and the projects from inception.

She exposed that the projects, rooted in the magnum, The Vision, The Journey, The Reality, were consequences of her desire to leave a legacy, and contribute generously to the growth of Nigeria, and to generations yet unborn, who basically, are the target beneficiaries of all the efforts.

Noting that the Vision is rooted in the foresight to establish a modular refinery in Lagos State, Nigeria, leading to the establishment and registration of Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited in 2012, she informed that the Journey has been about procuring the large expanse of land required for the projects and all its ancillary, which include housing for expatriate staff, other senior, middle and junior staff.

“Today, March 17, 2024, we are unveiling our vision, our journey and our reality. We received our land allocation letter on April 24, 2014, and subsequently, on January 24, 2017, we were approved the Licenses to Establishment (LTE) by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR),” Mrs Akintonde informed of the journey so far.

“To the traditional rulers here present, you have refused to be enticed with cheap money. Therefore, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Midoil Refinery, I once again thank you for your patience and perseverance,” she enthused.

She however, expressed disappointment at some traditional rulers, including the Kabiyesi of Ejinrin, who reneged, and encouraged other Baales to work against the mutually signed MOU.

“Our mutual agreement for Midoil to inhabit the land in peace, as well as having received some financial benefits from Midoil over the years was breached with the latest activities of some communities including Ejirin in the sales of Midoil acquired land,” the Executive Chairman lamented.

She used the opportunity to call on governments at all levels to monitor the activities of land grabbers, and eradicate them completely, stressing that if not stopped, could jeopardize the many proposed development of the communities.

She also called on the Lagos State government “to create expansive awareness among traditional settlers on the land on the need to support developmental efforts by citizens, who wish to give back to the society that has been there for them.”

In addition, Mrs Akintonde urged the government through the Surveyor General’s office “to ensure proper documentation of all lands in the state as well as remove unscrupulous staff assisting ‘Omo Onile’ in perpetuating illicit land grabbing” as they are the reasons for unnecessary delays.

She further revealed that in the 10 years of hard work behind the scenes, Midoil has secured the interest of investors, and the consortium of investors are ready to invest a whopping sum of Five Billion Dollars ($5,000,000,000) in the project.

The highpoint of the event was the signing of Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU), with the three Communities led by their Baales.

Contract was also signed with UNILAG Consult for the conduct of the Pre-Feasibility Study for the proposed refinery.

The event rounded off with awards of loyalty and certificates of appreciation to deserving MPIC Member and other stakeholders in the Midoil adventure.

Notable among the awardees were Engr Sunday Ashaolu (MPIC Member) the Baales of Sekungba, Chief Solomon Omotayo, Baale of Ererufu, Elder Gabriel Lawal; Midoil First Media Coordinator, Mr. Babajide Morounfolu; Midoil Oversea Supporter and Consultant, through whom the $5billion investment was secured, Mrs Ngozi Louise Ogboru; Renowned Toast Master, Bennett Ogbeiwi; Mr. Daniel Adeleke Ogungbe, Very Reverend Oluwafunminiyi, Venerable (Dr.) Olusiji Olumide Kolawole, Mrs Kofoworola Olowolagba and Alhaja Bolanle Jafojo-Adedeji.

The groundbreaking at Sekungba/Ejinrin of the Midoil Refinery project is expected to take place on July 12, 2024, which incidentally is Mrs Akintonde’s birthday, as a follow-up to the March 1, 2024, groundbreaking of SereneCity Properties at Ererufu.

The refinery, when completed, will be producing at a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd).

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Airtel Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony for its NXTRA Data Centre, Promises 1000 Jobs

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Prominent Nigerians were present as network communications service provider, Airtel Africa, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the establishment of its NXTRA data centre project in Nigeria, at the prestigious Eko Atlantic City, in Victoria Island, Lagos, informing that the project is programmed to create over 1000 jobs for Nigerians.

The company noted that the facility, nicknamed the Nitra frontier, and reported as the first of five hyperscale data centres to be developed by Airtel Africa on the continent, will deliver 38 megawatts of total power and host high-density racks that integrate the latest best practice construction to achieve 1.3 power usage effectiveness (PUE).

It was also revealed that the data centres at full capacity will offer 180-megawatt capacity, distributed across 13 major data centres, and over 48 edge data centres.

Speaking at the event, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Airtel, Segun Ogunsanya, who informed that the project is expected to go live by the first quarter of 2026, further stated that out of the 1000 jobs expectedto be created, 250 will be permanent once the project is deployed and at capacity.

He praised the project as marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey and is a cornerstone of the organization’s growth strategy, with a particular focus on Nigeria, which unarguably is its largest market.

He added that the project will enhance data sovereignty, security, and preservation within the continent, as well as reflect the group’s commitment to make Nigeria a major hub for access to digital services as it propel Africa towards a sustainable and inclusive digital age.

“This mega project will provide over 1000 jobs. More significantly, once deployed and at capacity, it will create over 250 permanent jobs for Nigerians whilst supporting companies in manufacturing, financial services, and health care as they move their data and computing into third-party data centers like ours.

“Ultimately, we have to store data and content closer to where it is being consumed,” Ogunsanya said.
Boost for digital economy

Ogunsanya was also of the opinion that with Airtel Africa’s extensive fibre footprint, NXTRA “offers secure and scalable integrated solutions to global hyper-scalers, large African enterprises, startups, SMEs and governments.

“Through locally available data centre capacity, speed to access digital services will improve and the cost of managing data will be reduced, thus helping power increased innovation, while supporting a new generation of African tech talent,” he said.

In his remarks at the event, that also has the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in attendance, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani laud the creativity attached the innovation, saying it is in tandem with technology revolution that is fast engulfing the universe, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a main point of reference.

“Data is a key driver in our economy. Not only do we need to connect our people, we also must invest in the digital economy, and through the investment that companies like Airtel have made in our economy, we are fully able to participate in the digital economy,” he said.

Other personalities that graced that event include traditional rulers and stakeholders in the telecoms sector.

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Customers Applaud As Glo MoneyMaster PSB Mobile App Enhances Banking Experience

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The mobile banking app recently launched by MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB), Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, has been enriching the banking experience of the bank’s customers.

The app, which was unveiled by MMPSB for the convenience of its existing and new customers provides a seamless banking experience to its customers thereby reaffirming the bank’s commitment to deliver faster and secure banking services to its growing customer base.

Apart from allowing customers to perform many services without stress from their comfort zone, the mobile banking app has a robust suite of functionalities. Customers using Android phones can download the mobile banking app from the Google Play Store, while iPhone users can also download from the Apple App Store.

The mobile banking app enables MMPSB customers to manage multiple accounts. Wallets, savings, and current accounts can all be managed from the mobile banking app. Customers can also upgrade the KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements for higher transaction limits and open additional accounts via the app. It is an invaluable tool for all existing and potential mobile wallet, savings, and current account holders of MoneyMaster PSB.

The mobile banking app is also fast and secure for all intra-bank and interbank transactions and allows customers to set transaction limits, manage beneficiaries, view transaction history, and download and share transaction receipts, among other exciting features. They can also request their account statement and receive it via e-mail.

It also features both biometric and password authorization to login and authorize transactions and allows customers to also buy airtime recharge and data bundles from all networks directly for themselves and others via the app. In addition, customers can pay for their DSTV and GOTV subscriptions, buy electricity units from all major DisCos and pay utility bills from the app.

Customers of the bank have also attested to the robust nature of the app. Some of them who commented on the effectiveness of the app include Uche Nwoye who said, “It has not been long that I downloaded the app, but from all indications, the features and design are easy to navigate.”

Also Henry Omosimua describes it as a “nicely built app. The UI is good and smooth. Kudos to Moneymaster PSB. It would be nice to add app notification for incoming and outgoing transactions”, he noted.

For Agunbiade Abiola, “this app is the definition of evolution”, while Michael Sanamo said the app is “fast in carrying out transactions.”

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