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MTN Explains How Subscribers Experiencing Service Outage Can Reconnect

DailyDatesNG — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:29:29 +0000

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has advised its subscribers to restart their phones if they are still experiencing a downtime.

MTN in a statement disclosed that its engineers are currently addressing the challenge and the issue would soon be resolved.

MTN subscribers began experiencing the service outage from about noon on Saturday, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

The outage lasted for some hours as Calls, SMS, and Internet were affected.

The mobile network operator made in a Facebook post said, “We are extremely sorry for the trouble you have faced in accessing our network.

“We understand how important remaining connected is for your personal and business needs and your frustration is completely justified.

“We are working tirelessly to restore all connection, as we have also made some progress. Kindly restart your phone if you’re still experiencing a downtime.”

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NIMC: MTN Begins NIN Registration In Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt

DailyDatesNG — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:55:48 +0000

Nigerian Identity Management Commission has granted a license to MTN for the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment.

According to MTN’s Senior Manager, External Relations, Funso Aina, the Mobile telecommunication company has started registering people for the NIN at some of its centers in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja.

MTN assured that the number of locations would increase with time, noting that MTN had invested in acquiring devices aligned with NIMC standards.

Aina said: “We have commenced enrollment for NIN at a limited number of locations.

“This number will rise as certification and other dependencies on the Nigerian Identity Management Commission for the roll-out of such locations are addressed.

“We have applied for and secured NIMC license for enrollment. Additionally, we have invested in acquiring devices aligned with NIMC standard.”

“We continue to work with NIMC, NCC, and other stakeholders towards resolution of issues which are outside our control, but are nevertheless key dependencies for further roll-out.”

Meanwhile, the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, has also assured that every operator would start NIN enrollment soon.

Adebayo disclosed that operators had commenced preparatory arrangements in regard of procurement, licensing, and deployment.

He said: “There are still administrative issues that are now being concluded.

“There were procurement issues which were taking a little bit of time to start, but once operators start, we’ll ensure that the enrollment would commence and be wrapped with full speed.”

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Lagos Public School Student Creates “E-Trash Box” For Waste Disposal

DailyDatesNG — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:43:40 +0000

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Barrister Margaret Titilayo Solarin has showered encomium on a Senior Secondary Student, Abeedah Alabi of Jakande Estate Comprehensive Senior College, Abesan, Ipaja, for creating an “E-Trash Box” innovation to aid proper disposal of refuse.

According to her, the spirit of creativity and innovation exhibited by Abeedah should again send the right signal to other students whom, she said, should realise that dedication to learning and research are very critical in making a head-way in life#LASG #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/jn9jNY9ALR

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) June 20, 2020

The video of the noble initiative, which caught the attention of Mobile Telephone Network, MTN, was shared as “Episode 3” on MTN mPulse Meet the Genius platform for the month of June, 2020.

Speaking on the feat, the TG/PS described the creativity of the young talented teenager as marvelous and outstanding, especially as it aligned with the Health and Environment initiative of the present administration in the continuous campaign for proper refuse disposal methods and good environmental hygiene.

According to her, the spirit of creativity and innovation exhibited by Abeedah should again send the right signal to other students whom, she said, should realise that dedication to learning and research are very critical in making a head-way in life, adding that the passion and vision of the innovator to become a computer programmer spurred her to be ingenious and innovative.

Solarin affirmed that her joy knows no bounds for Abeedah emerging as one of the young talents in Nigeria, remarking that “Excellence has become a prevailing attitude among students of Education District 1”.

The Tutor-General also commended the School Principal and Teachers, especially the ICT Teacher, Mr. Soji Megbowon, who won the 2nd Best National Maltina Teachers Award 2019, and recently donated “Internet Of Things” (IOT) laboratory to the school for the benefit of teachers and students.

Emphasising that the IOT laboratory, coupled with quality teaching methodology and diligence, contributed in no small measure to the academic breakthrough of the students, Mrs. Solarin expressed her appreciation to MTN for the initiative of featuring young talents on their platform to act as a source of inspiration to other students.

The Principal, Mrs. Adesanya Abimbola Olufisayo noted that the student has continued to distinguish herself as a testament to the high standard of education attainable in Public Schools, in view of her breakthrough using technology to solve local problems.

She disclosed that Abeedah has won various awards and accolades for her school and participated in teams that have won various local, national and international competitions in the past two years.

Revealing that Abeedah has taught 50 youngsters the basic rudiments of the Spanish Language and Graphics Design as part of her humanitarian and self-development projects, the Principal added that the brilliant young girl also has a personal site abbystarlight.com.ng where she blogs on personal stories, fiction and other socio-cultural matters.

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