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  • Kudos to Globacom

    Kudos to Globacom

    SIR: Permit me a space in your widely read news I wish to commend Globacom for complying with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s directive to reduce the tariff for sms across all the networks.

    It gladdens my heart to note that NCC can take such a bold step to save Nigerians from the exploitative tendencies of some of the service providers by intervening in the increasing cost of sending sms. I have done my calculation and I am particularly delighted to note that Globacom did not only comply with the directive, but it have gone a step further. Instead of charging the recommended N4 per sms, it charges N3.81 per sms. This is a good demonstration of nationalism. Please keep it up.

    This singular act goes to show that beyond profitability, which in any case is the essence of any business concern, Globacom cares more about the people as a truly indigenous company. We cannot forget teh fact that it is the same Globacom that started the lowest tariff and the issue of per second billing in this country.

    I also wish to ask that other GSM operators in the country should as a matter of urgency, further review their sms charges as Globacom did; reason being that if Globacom can do this, others can equally follow; after all, they all face the same infrastructural challenges in their operations.

     

    • Adewale Omolere,

    Ijegun str., Alapere,

    Ketu, Lagos.

  • Glo to provide phones for farmers,others

    Glo to provide phones for farmers,others

    Leading telecommunications provider, Globacom has signed an agreement  with Microfone Telecom Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria Capital Development Fund, to provide cost effective telephones for farmers, artisans and traders  in the rural areas.

     Under the partnership, Globacom would provide cheap  Closed User Group lines (CUG) and toll free numbers for the use of the stakeholders who constitute about eighty per cent of the Nigerian population.

     Globacom’s Head of Public Sector, Mr Tunde Amunikoro said the partnership with Microfone, an agency of the Federal Ministry of Finance was borne out of  Globacom’s commitment  to always be in the vanguard of efforts to alleviate poverty in the country as a proudly Nigerian company with a culture of making life more abundant for the citizenry.

     He observed that Globacom since inception about ten years ago had always provided world class telecommunication services at affordable rates in addition to robust supports for nation building and developmental efforts.

     Speaking  at the launch of the partnership in Abuja, the Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund ( NSITF), Dr Ngozi Olejeme lauded the partnership, averring that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) was the elixir needed for the development of the Nigerian economy.

    In his  keynote address on the topic “ ICT Tools for Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth in Nigeria”, Professor Sola Aliu enumerated sundry ways through which various economic activities could be enhanced by telecommunications at the grassroots.

     He stated that with information, farmers and other traders would know where their products were needed, the latest comparative prices of goods and services as well as the latest technology applicable  to their trade or vocation

  • Glo offers free data on Samsung Galaxy S3, Note II

    Glo offers free data on Samsung Galaxy S3, Note II

    Globacom, Nigeria’s National Telecoms Operator, is offering  a free six-month data plan with Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Note II for its subscribers, giving them an opportunity to enjoy instant internet connection from the smartphones.

     The unique benefits for subscribers who opt for the twin Samsung Smartphone offers according to  Globacom’s Marketing Coordinator, Mr. Niyi Olukoya  include 500MB free data on activation, 100MB free data every month for 6 months and discounted tariffs for voice calls at 9k/sec to nine Friends and Family and 18k/sec for other calls to all Networks. The subscriber will enjoy all the benefits once he recharges with N1000 airtime monthly.
    “In addition, the mobile internet service on the bundled handsets rides on Globacom’s robust fibre optic infrastructure which runs from Lagos across the West African coast to the United Kingdom and the USA. With these, the subscriber will enjoy fast and reliable Internet connection round the clock,” Olukoya said.
    Globacom subscribers wishing to take advantage of the special offer were urged  to visit any of the Gloworld  shops in different parts of the country. Samsung Galazy S3 and Samsung Note II run on Android 4.0 Operating System, a 1.5Ghz processor and a 8mm Camera.
    The telecom company  had earlier released the mini-sized Glo Mobile Wi-Fi that wirelessly connects multiple devices, with equal power to the internet. It uses WI-FI to enable PCs, laptops, tablets, smart phones, PSPs, to browse, send emails and connect to social networks seamlessly.
    The Mobile Wi-Fi comes with a free SIM and free 1GB data for the first month and another free 1GB data for the next six months based on continuous subscription.
  • GLO hosts celebs at the big friday show party

    GLO hosts celebs at the big friday show party

    It was a night full of fun, thrills and excitement as the leading telecommunications network and official sole sponsor of Glo Presents The Big Friday Show, Globacom hosted celebrities and top entertainers to a night of good music, exotic drinks, finger foods, and freebies on 28th December, 2012. The event was hosted at the popular Aura Lounge, opposite Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos to mark the Yuletide season. It was a night to remember as both stars and invited Glo subscribers were given a special treat.

    The party paraded an array of Nigerian stars in the movie industry, some of whom are also Glo Ambassadors – Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo and Ramsey Nouah. They have featured in the popular TV show, Glo Presents The Big Friday Show. Other celebrities at the party included Nse Ikpe Etim, Ruki Sanders, Ejike of Cool FM, Uti Nwachukwu (Big Brother Africa Winner), Sneeze (ace Nollywood producer), Sound Sultan, Banky W, and Skales. Expectedly, the evening kicked off with photo sessions by celebrities with their acquaintances on the green carpet where Glo hostesses welcomed and registered invited guests.

    A statement from Globacom said that the party was specifically packaged to feted its youth segment of the market. “The attendees were Glo youth subscribers and were selected through a trivia quizz on Globacom’s google+, facebook and twitter handle as well as invites given out by some select radio stations,” the statement said.

    The guests had so much fun as they were treated to photo sessions with their favourite stars, assorted drinks, finger foods and an exciting experience to dance and mingle with the celebrities. In the words of Nwachukwu Ikene, one of the lucky subscribers, “That was some party, brother! My friends and I had so much fun taking pictures with Ramsey Nouah and Uche Jombo. I even danced with Rita Dominic. I had drinks; the finger food was on point and I enjoyed the whole energy of the event. It’s an experience I’d love to relive any time, any day, to any one. I’d like Glo to host us like this more often…”.

    The Glo Big Friday Party is a youth focused activation by Globacom to excite and wow its youth subscriber segment. The events seek to create an atmosphere of fun, excitement and freebies as invited guests are also presented with the opportunity to take photographs, sign autographs, dance and mingle with their favourite celebrities. It is part of efforts by the network to reward and show loyalty to its youth segment subscribers.

  • Globacom rallies support for Flying Eagles, Eaglets

    Globacom rallies support for Flying Eagles, Eaglets

    Nigeria’s national telecoms operator and official sponsor of Nigerian national teams, Globacom has called on the Flying Eagles and National Under-17 team – ‘The Golden Eaglets’ to approach their respective football engagements this weekend with a focus on total victory.

    Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets will this weekend mount a double assault for African Youth Championship and 2013 African U-17 qualifier tickets in Johannesburg and Calabar respectively.

    Globacom in a press statement called on both teams to make Nigeria proud by winning their matches to pave way for early qualification for both competitions.

    While the U-20 team takes on Amajita of South Africa on Saturday, the Golden Eaglets will on Sunday file out against Junior Menas of Niger in an all-important African Qualifier.

    Total victory, according to Globacom, is required as the battle for qualification gathers momentum.

    Globacom called on the two teams to make it a memorable weekend for soccer-loving Nigerians by defeating their opponents and advancing towards the next stage.

    Acknowledging that there are no more minnows in African football, Globacom noted that beating South Africa and Niger convincingly, should not be a very tough task for Nigeria given the fine collection of tested players the U-20 and the U-17 teams will be parading.

    As the foremost corporate supporter of football in Nigeria, Globacom said it is fully behind the National Teams in their quest to land the two qualification tickets.

    Glo is the major sponsor of the national teams.

  • Glo presents N350m sponsorship cheque to NFF

    Glo presents N350m sponsorship cheque to NFF

    Globacom on Tuesday in Abuja presented a cheque of three hundred and fifty million naira (N350m) to the Nigerian Football Federation as the five-year sponsorship deal it signed with the Federation last year entered its second season.

    Presenting the cheque to the President of NFF, Aminu Maigari at the GlassHouse, Abuja, Director of Mike Adenuga Group, Niyi Adewunmi said: “Globacom believes that its sposorship of the NFF and the national teams will make Nigerian football to soar, hence we have come to fulfill the promise we made last year by paying for the second season of the sponsorship.”

    He reassured the Federation and all Nigerians that “Globacom believes that this is a partnership that works and must continue to deliver value to the delight of all Nigerians.”

    He announced to the NFF board that Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. (GCON) has encouraged the Federation to ensure that “Nigeria qualifies for the next Africa Cup of Nations, the World Cup and indeed all the other major football events,” adding that “Globacom is ready to support you all through as we are very happy to support the development of Nigerian football.”

    Last year, Globacom and NFF signed a five-year sponsorship agreement package to sponsor the national football teams and the Federation Cup from 2011-2016. The company paid the first installment last year.

    Receiving the cheque, a highly-elated Chairman of the Federation, Maigari thanked Globacom for its consistency in supporting Nigerian football, and assured Nigerians that “we will not let you down by ensuring that Nigeria qualifies for the African Nations Cup and other major football competitions.”

    He noted that the payment has come at the right time when the Federation was facing financial challenges in meeting its obligations to its coaches and other stakeholders.

    The Federation Chairman further commended Globacom for launching a football academy, the Glo Soccer Academy, touted as the biggest sccer reality TV show in Africa. He noted that the “Glo Soccer Academy is the only recognised football academy in the country as you applied all the due processes, got your license and complied to the rules of the process.”

    In his remarks, the Federation’s Marketing Consultant, Mike Itamuegbor said that by this payment, Globacom has demonstrated commitment to ensuring that this relationship produces maximum result to the benefit all stakeholders. He recognised that Globacom has been contributing massively to the development of Nigerian football since inception and assured Globacom that “NFF understands the value of the relationship.”