Business
MTN Closes Stores Across Nigeria After Subscriber Outrage

Telecom giant MTN has decided to shut down all its stores and service centers across Nigeria today in response to significant subscriber backlash.
This action follows a controversial decision made on Sunday, when MTN suspended services for users due to inconsistencies between their National Identification Number and SIM registration details.
The situation escalated dramatically when a viral video emerged showing a mob attacking an MTN office in FESTAC Town, Lagos.
The video depicted the crowd vandalizing the office and damaging barricades outside the building, a reaction triggered by the network’s decision to block affected lines.
In response to the unrest, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that order had been restored by the local police, specifically the FESTAC Division Police Officer and his team.
Today, MTN has announced a nationwide closure of all its retail outlets and service centers.
The company issued a statement to customers saying, “Dear customers, please be advised that all our shops nationwide will remain closed today, July 30, 2024.”
This move reflects the company’s effort to manage the situation and ensure safety amid ongoing disturbances.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N825 per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
Business
Skype Finally Shuts Down After 22 Years of Connecting People Online

Skype, once a go-to platform for video and voice calls, is officially shutting down today, May 5, marking the end of its 22-year journey connecting people around the globe. The app was one of the first to revolutionize online communication, offering free calls over the internet long before it became common.
During its prime in the mid-2010s, Skype boasted over 300 million active users each month. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for a massive $8.5 billion, planning to make it a key part of its communication tools. However, as newer apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, and even Microsoft’s own Teams grew in popularity, Skype slowly lost its place.
In February, Microsoft announced it would officially shut down Skype on May 5 to focus more on Teams, which now handles most of its communication services. This move affects both free and paid users, although Skype for Business will stick around for a little longer.
Business
United Bank Of Africa, UBA, Delivers 23% Total Dividend for 2024, CEO Promises More to Come

United Bank of Africa, UBA, pays 171 Billion in total to its shareholders for the 79 percent increase for 2024.
This information was revealed during the 63rd Annual General held on the 25th of April, 2025. The UBA shareholders approved of the 3 naira dividend share, which will com bine with 2 naira interim dividend and will represent a 23 percent total dividend for 2024 in total.
It can be noted that UBA now has the highest Nigerian stocks and the CEO, Oliver Alawuba has assured the shareholders of the dividends that will be paid.”What we can assure our shareholders today is that UBA will continue to pay more dividends.”
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