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  • Glo, AXA Mansard  partner on health insurance

    Glo, AXA Mansard  partner on health insurance

    Telecom giant, Globacom, has joined forces with insurance firm, AXA Mansard Health to make affordable healthcare available to Nigerians in a scheme that allows subscribers to the insurance package to be eligible to win N1million in a lottery.

    Globacom, in a statement, said the health insurance lottery will automatically enter every subscriber into a weekly and monthly raffle draw.

    Explaining further, Globacom said: “N1million will be won by any subscriber whose number is picked in the monthly draw. The objective is to reward subscribers irrespective of whether or not they access the health insurance benefits, thereby providing a pay-back benefit to subscribers.”

    Another benefit of the package is that subscribers need not visit any office to enjoy the health system as Glo Health Insurance can be accessed by all Glo subscribers via SMS, USSD, and through the web while subscribers can also dial *3013# from their mobile phones to select any health insurance pack of choice.

    Interested subscribers are free to pick   from daily, weekly and monthly subscription plans at N50/daily, N300/weekly and N750 monthly respectively. Each plan however has the options for one-time (one-off) or auto-renewal.

    “Subscribers will be connected through a tele-consultation with a medical practitioner and have access to free drugs and treatment at thousands of pharmacies across the country,” Globacom further explained. The Health Insurance relies on the Glo network to render simple, easy and affordable micro health insurance cover to all, irrespective of their location within the country.

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    According to Globacom, subscribers of all age brackets and classes who desire affordable healthcare for themselves, family and friends can benefit from the service, adding that “the insurance packages confer a great advantage on subscribers as they do not have to spend money to enjoy basic health consultations and medication. They also get to enjoy free medication up to a stated amount.

    Speaking at the launch of the service, Chief Marketing Officer at AXA Mansard, Adebola Surakat, said the product shows AXA Mansard’s commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare to the Nigerian populace, saying: “AXA Mansard is very delighted to have found the same level of commitment in Globacom and other partners on this project.

    “The combined purpose of AXA to act for human progress and Glo to power ambitions is at the heart of this product. Ultimately, however, Nigerians win. This is because this partnership will accelerate the noble agenda of universal health coverage. With this product, healthcare can now be accessible to everyone, everywhere in the country.”

    Similarly, the CEO of Truthware Solutions, the technical designer and integrator of the solution, Deji Macaulay, explained that, “this innovative service offers protection to customers against a wide range of health risks, providing cover for primary care and hospitalization. The product features easy enrollment, swift claim processing and affordable premiums, making it accessible to millions of Nigerians. This cross-industry integration is set to revolutionize the way consumers safeguard health care for themselves and their families.”

  • Glo rewards subscribers with Glo Flex Win offer

    Glo rewards subscribers with Glo Flex Win offer

    Digital solutions company, Globacom, has launched yet another customer reward offer, tagged Glo Flex Win, through which its subscribers can play and win cash prizes.

    “Subscribers will be presented with trivia questions, covering a wide range of topics from general knowledge to pop culture, and beyond. With each correct answer, they will not only accumulate points, but will also increase their chances of winning big rewards”, said Globacom, in a press statement in Lagos.

    The company said subscribers will be tested on a diverse range of trivia questions in several areas of knowledge, explaining that Glo Flex Win is a chance for everyone to test their knowledge, with the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. It added that the new offer rewards consistent participation, unlike traditional lotteries where luck is the sole determinant. “The more a subscriber plays, the greater the odds of winning,” it explained.

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    “We believe that Glo Flex Win will not only foster a sense of camaraderie among our subscribers but also serve as a source of motivation and entertainment. It’s a chance for them to unwind, have fun, and even walk away with some fantastic rewards”, Globacom added.

    To subscribe to the Glo Flex Win service, all a subscriber needs is to dial *20138# from their mobile phone to select ‘Flex Win’ and pick any pack of their choice, adding that the service is available to both prepaid and postpaid customers.

  • Glo is Champion’s telecom company of the year

    Glo is Champion’s telecom company of the year

    The 2023 edition of annual Champion Newspapers Award was held in Lagos on Saturday with telecommunications services provider, Globacom, taking home the Telecommunication Company of The Year Award.

    The award which was presented to the company at the ceremony held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos reinforces Globacom’s position as Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms operator focused on providing affordable tools of communication that will transform lives and businesses.

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    Managing Director of Champion Newspapers Limited, Dr (Mrs) Nwadiuto Iheakanwa explained the reason for instituting the awards ceremony. She said, “all that we strive to do is to recognize excellence and hard work with a view to agitating our minds into doing more good”.

    According to her, “for Nigeria to get better and bigger, we will need more of this caliber of people and institutions who we set out to honour this evening because they constitute an integral part of the best”.

  • Glo’s innovation hubs to drive digitalisation

    Glo’s innovation hubs to drive digitalisation

    The Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom, Mrs. Bella Disu, said the company is poised to help drive the realization of the Federal Government’s digitalization agenda.

    She stated this at the launch of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Report with: ‘Driving Economic Growth through Digital Transformation’ as theme at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

    Mrs Disu, who emphasized the importance of Nigeria continuing to harness the transformative powers of emerging technologies, disclosed Globacom’s plan to enable technological advancement in the country.

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     “We see the current challenges in the sector as a responsibility to be at the forefront of enabling tech advancement. We are at the moment doing two things which key into the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s strategic blueprint. Under the pillar of Knowledge, the ministry is planning to have about 3m technical talents by 2027 and also increase digital literacy. In Glo, we have a Glo learning management solution which has the capacity to train up to 100,000 users a month on different skill sets from digital marketing and other professional courses some of which we plan to offer as CSR and also on courses covering Python, blockchain, AI to really push digital literacy.

     “Under innovation, we plan to have four innovation hubs, with one to be rolled out in Lagos in the fourth quarter of the year, and three to be commissioned by the second quarter of 2025 in PH, Ibadan, and Abuja.”

  • Glo subscribers to win cash prizes, airtime in Korrect Predict Lottery Service

    Glo subscribers to win cash prizes, airtime in Korrect Predict Lottery Service

    A new product, Glo Korrect Predict Lottery has been unveiled by telecommunications services provider, Globacom. Under the new service, any sports lover on Glo network who successfully predicts the final outcomes of football matches played across the world will be rewarded  with fantastic cash prizes and free airtime.

     “Sports Prediction Market has witnessed significant growth over the years, with a projected value of over $155 billion globally by 2024 and that, the growth is driven by the proliferation of smartphones, increase in online betting platforms, as well as increased sports viewership and adoption of technology”, Globacom said in a statement In Lagos.

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    This trend, the company explained underscored the unveiling of the new service Korrect Predict lottery, which it said, will give subscribers the opportunity to win cash gifts from predicting match results accurately.

    According to Globacom “Subscribers will receive 2 football matches daily for them to predict the correct scores after which those who accurately predict the outcomes of their preferred matches will win amazing prizes from Glo”.

  • BREAKING: NCC orders MTN, Glo, others to block SIMs without NIN from Feb 28

    BREAKING: NCC orders MTN, Glo, others to block SIMs without NIN from Feb 28

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its directive to telecom operators to bar telephone subscribers not linked to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) on or before February 28, 2024.

    The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, spoke at the NCC’s Special Day at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday, February 28.

    Maida, who was represented by Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, noted that as a matter of critical national security, telecom consumers must link their NIN to their SIM.

    He reaffirmed that the February 28th deadline given to telecom operators to bar subscribers who failed to link their NIN to SIM, stands.

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    Mouka said: “To this end, the National Communication Commission has directed all telecommunication operators to bar phone lines of subscribers whose lines are not linked to their NINs on or before February 28, 2024.

    “As a regulator of the telecommunications sector in the country, the Commission carries out its functions to ensure service availability, affordability, and sustainability for all categories of consumers, who are leveraging ICT/Telecoms to drive personal and business activities.

    “Conversely, as we promote economic growth through the development of local content, we must also address the challenges faced by consumers and NCC is committed to protecting their rights while ensuring their satisfaction.”

    The NCC boss, therefore, urged telecom firms to prioritize customer satisfaction and uphold the highest standards of service delivery, noting that the commission has implemented measures to safeguard the interests of consumers and businesses alike.

    One such measure, he said, was the NCC’s directive on May 17, 2023, that all licensed Mobile Network Operators commence implementation of approved Harmonised Short Codes for providing services to Nigerian telecom consumers.

    He added: “The new initiative is enabling consumers using the over 224 million active mobile telephone lines in Nigeria to use the same codes to access services across all networks.”

  • How Glo, MTN interconnect debt rift was resolved

    How Glo, MTN interconnect debt rift was resolved

    Top level negotiations among officials of two of Nigeria’s leading telcos, MTN Nigeria and Globacom (Glo) and officials of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) led to the amicable settlement of the interconnect debt rift between the two telcos.

    Interconnect debt is one of the internal issues besetting the telecoms industry as operators get cash from interconnected calls but fail to remit to their counterparts.

    MTN had approached the NCC to get its nod for a disconnection in 2022. The Commission eventually acquiesced to the demand in December 2023 which in January gave Glo 21 days to settle its debt or its subscribers would be blocked from calling MTN lines.

    The new Executive Vice Chairman Dr Aminu Maida said under his watch, the industry would see collaboration to amicably resolve issues in the industry.

    Sources said the interconnect dispute was finally resolve after MTN agreed to accept ₦2 billion to as interest payment instead of the ₦3 billion initially demanded.

    The interconnection debt on which those interests accrued had earlier been settled, a source familiar with the dispute resolution added.

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    Glo’s interconnection fees debt grew over the year because it often paid substantially less than the bill it racked up. There have been multiple threats from MTN and Airtel Nigeria to disconnect Glo over the years, with MTN disconnecting Glo for five days in 2019.

    According to a document entitled: Subscriber/Teledensity Data January 2023-December 2023, sourced from the NCC, while MTN posted 87,038,768 (38.79 per cent), Globacom had 61,604,576 representing 27.45per cent trailing Airtel with 61,834,105 representing 27.55 per cent. 

    9mobile had 13,935,482 representing 6.21per cent.

    In a statement announcing the settlement of the dispute, NCC said it was pleased to announce that the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved.

    “In accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn.

    “Following its initial Public Notice, the Commission with the aim of mitigating any potential disruptions to subscribers undertook further regulatory intervention, by mediating between the parties and facilitating the reconciliation process,” NCC said.

    It reiterated that strict adherence to the terms and conditions of licenses, particularly those delineated in interconnection agreements, is imperative for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees within the telecommunications industry.

    “In order to proactively address and prevent future instances of interconnect indebtedness within the industry, the Commission will be requesting relevant records and regular updates from MNOs, as well as adopting a transparent approach towards industry indebtedness.

    “This statement serves as a reminder of the Commission’s commitment to fostering a stable and compliant telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria,” the statement, endorsed by Reuben Muok, Director, Public Affairs at NCC said.

  • N100m, phones for grabs in Glo’s promo

    N100m, phones for grabs in Glo’s promo

    Globacom has unveiled another season of its recharge-based loyalty programme, “Glo rewards-cashtoken”.

    The promo is open to all existing and new prepaid subscribers on the Glo network.

    In a statement, the company said the new season was unveiled to give Glo subscribers and others another opportunity to win cash prizes and other amazing items.

    Subscribers participating in the Rewards Programme, just like in other seasons, will earn cashtokens on every N1,000 cumulative recharge within a calendar month.

     “To enroll for GloRewards, subscribers will dial *301*8# and start recharging to earn cashtokens. The assured cashback is N8, and they have a chance to win between N5,000 and N100m weekly in grand raffle draws. Every week, customers will also get a chance to win Gloworld Gift vouchers worth N10,000, Samsung A05 Phones and Samsung A54 smartphones, ” the company stated.

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    Globacom said as long as a subscriber “satisfies the requirements, they will be able to earn and accumulate cashtokens”. As a result, the amount of cashtokens that can be acquired is unlimited. A virtual wallet connected to the customer’s phone number will receive credit for all cashtokens.

    “They will be able to view and redeem their cashtokens by dialing *6700# to purchase airtime/data, pay electricity bills, pay cable television bills or make other payments. They can also transfer their accumulated cashtokens to the bank and cash out the equivalent value,” Globacom explained.

    In previous editions of the promo, many winners emerged across the country including a Civil Engineering student of Cross River State University, William Ubi, who won N200,000; Warri-based Anthony Iyemi who smiled home with N100,000 and Mohammed Tijani, a Kaduna-based farmer, who won N200,000.

  • Glo promises to power Nigerians’ ambitions this year

    Glo promises to power Nigerians’ ambitions this year

    Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has wished Nigerians greater success in the new year.

    It promised to support them and empower their ambitions in the new year.

    The company urged Nigerians to embrace 2024 with Renewed Hope, optimism, and break new grounds in order to achieve more in the new year.

    Globacom noted the resilience and diligence of Nigerians, and expressed the belief that their sacrifices in the face of challenges will yield positive dividends this year and beyond.

    The company expressed appreciation to Nigerians for the huge support they gave the network last year and assured the subscribers of continued provision of world-class telecommunications and digital solutions services to enhance their personal, economic and social lives.

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    “We pledge to sustain our empowerment of Nigerians through our numerous loyalty reward schemes, like the ongoing Festival of Joy. We will also continue to roll out products and services that will exceed the expectations of our subscribers and give them more value in the New Year, in terms of innovation, competitiveness, and quality of service,” the company said in its New Year message.

    Globacom also said it was more committed to powering the nation’s ambitions as it wished all Nigerians a prosperous 2024.

    The digital solution provider urged subscribers to avail themselves of the bouquet of value-adding products and services to keep in touch with friends and loved ones throughout the festive period and beyond.

  • Glo supports Benin GSM Village carnival 2023

    Glo supports Benin GSM Village carnival 2023

    In keeping with its commitment to promoting the programmes and activities of the Great Benin GSM Village in Benin City, Edo State, Globacom recently sponsored the 2023 edition of the association’s carnival.

    The company has a five-year sponsorship deal with the GSM Village to provide financial and value-in-kind support to promote the association.

    The 2023 programme of activities for the carnival featured an Awareness Road Walk, Football Matches and an Award ceremony.

    Globacom has been supporting the association because of its strategic role in the provision of telecommunications support services for the people of Benin in particular and Edo state in generally. The Great GSM Village is the only recognized and registered association in Benin City, Edo State, hosting hundreds of ICT professionals involved in the sale and repairs of GSM products and devices also training of technicians.

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    The company’s Regional Sales Manager, Mid-West, Simon Ithime, appreciated the cooperation and the commitment of the leadership and the entire GSM Village to the partnership with Globacom and encouraged them to keep it up.

    The football matches were played among the various complexes making up the GSM Village. Medals and trophies were presented to the various categories of winners of the football competition by Globacom.

    Chairman of the Great GSM Village, Benin, Hon Mohammed Kensington, commended the operator for its support and unwavering partnership over the past four years, and prayed that the company would always record giant strides.