Lagos, Nigeria; 4th April 2013: With the end of the competition in sight, Safeeyah, Debbie Rise and Moses are leaving no stone unturned in the bid to become the winner of season three of the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol competition. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; April 4, 2013: Alumni of King’s College, Lagos, under the umbrella of the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) converged recently to discuss ICT development in Nigeria at a Business and Networking Lunch at the Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, with Hon Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Mrs Omobola Johnson as guest speaker. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: March 26, 2013: The most deadly impact of corruption in any society is the income it takes away from various tiers of government that would have gone into proper funding of education, necessary to propel human capital development. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; March 26, 2013: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat last weekend rolled out the drums as it celebrated its distribution partners at the fourth edition of the Etisalat Heroes’ Awards at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. Read more

Lagos, 26th March 2013: It was a night of redemption for the Top 5 contestants in the ongoing Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol season 3, as contestants were given another opportunity to perform after Safeeyat was saved by the judges’ one and only card last week. This time it was a battle for the Top 3 spots. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: 24 March, 2013: Last week’s Top 5 eviction on the Nigerian Idol 3 appears to be the most tension filled of all. The audience, and quite interestingly one of the judges, begged for Safeeyat to be saved from being voted out. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; 24 March, 2013: Technology has been identified as the biggest driver of change for developing nations of the world, and has been instrumental in Africa’s transformation over the past decade. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: March 18, 2013: Efezino’s (real names Akpo Majiri) dream of emerging the third winner of the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol TV music reality show was cut short following her not-too-impressive performance last week that saw her receive the least number of votes cast by the public. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 18, 2013: Employees of leading telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria have once again shown their support and care for the less privileged in Nigeria through a presentation of gift items to the Heart of Gold Children’s Hospice in Surulere, Lagos Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 18, 2012: Most Innovative Telecommunications Company in Nigeria, Etisalat, together with the Lagos State Ministry of Education has made a case for quality education, describing it as the only veritable tool for socio-economic advancement of any state or nation. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: 18 March, 2013: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria got one of its biggest endorsements recently as the most youth-friendly and customer-centric brand in the sector, when its Cliqfest train hit the University of Ilorin. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: March 12, 2013: From Ankara shoes to strictly local songs, contestants of Etisalat Nigeria’s sponsored reality TV show, Nigerian Idol 3 gave their ethnic best in celebration of the Nigerian Music Week during the Top 6 Gala Show. Sunday night’s show opened with laughter when the audience viewed baby pictures of the 3 judges and host, Ill Rhymz. Read more

Lagos: March 12, 2013: Following the recent global launch of BlackBerry’s latest device, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has announced the availability of BlackBerry Z10 devices at its Experience Centres nationwide. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 11, 2013: True to its brand nature of innovation and commitment to development, Etisalat Nigeria last week hosted over 30 CEOs at a one-day forum to share ideas on the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the theme ‘The Challenges of Sustainability in Emerging Markets’. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 11, 2013: As part of its drive to bring its unique products and services closer to its subscribers across the country, Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria on March 6, unveiled its state-of-the-art Mini Experience Centres at Total Nigeria’s Sura Service Station on Lagos Island. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 5, 2013: Etisalat Nigeria’s Chairman, Hakeem Belo-Osagie, and the telecommunication company’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Evans, are among eminent personalities that would be speaking at the Economist Nigeria Summit 2013 billed to hold from March 19 through 20 at Eko Expo Centre, Lagos. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: March 4, 2013: The most innovative telecommunications services provider, Etisalat Nigeria’s quest for increased channels of communication with its customers in Nigeria was at the heart of its sponsorship of the just concluded Social Media Week Lagos (SMW) 2013. Read more

Ibadan: March 2, 2013: Fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company in Nigeria, Etisalat unveiled its EasyStarter Football Fiesta in Ibadan last weekend, to engage with customers and leverage its association with FC Barcelona. The soccer fiesta a family-fun day integrating novelty football matches, music and raffle draws debuted at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; March 1, 2013: Determined to continually provide its customers with the best value for money, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has launched a new tariff plan. Known as Easyday, the new tariff plan enables subscribers on its easy starter and easy cliq packages enjoy lower tariffs based on their daily spend. Read more

Barcelona, Spain: February 29, 2013: Etisalat repeated last year’s success at the most important annual gathering of the telecommunications industry by winning a major award for innovation. The Middle East’s leading telecommunications operator won in the “Best Near Field Communication/Mobile Money Product” category at the GSMA’s Global Mobile Awards 2013 Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 26, 2013: Etisalat, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative company, lent its voice to the growing discussions on the exponential growth of the music industry in Nigeria and how social media directly impacts this growth at the Billboard Music Day conference of the recently concluded Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos sponsored by Etisalat. Read more

Barcelona, February 26, 2013: Etisalat Group, the leading telecommunications operator in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and FC Barcelona today announced the renewal of a four-year partnership agreement. The deal means the UAE-based company is FC Barcelona official partner in the UAE, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Niger, Gabon and Central Africa Republic. Read more

Barcelona, February 26, 2013: Millions of mobile users owning basic mobile phones across Africa and Asia are now able to join the online community using a new low-cost USSD messaging service from Etisalat. This will provide access to email, social networking and messaging services, to basic mobile devices and feature phones at very affordable prices. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: February 13, 2013: To facilitate easy access to its retail outlets, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, has announced the listing of its Experience Centre locations across Nigeria on Google Maps. Read more

Lagos: February 11, 2013: Etisalat’s Easywallet has been recognized as the 'Best Mobile Money SIM Application' by the grand jury of the Kalahari Mobile Money Africa at the 3rd Mobile Money Expo Conference held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos last weekend. Read more

Lagos: February 8, 2013: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, today announced the launch of its pre-order campaign for the latest Blackberry Smartphones. The BlackBerry® 10 range of smartphones recently launched at an event in South Africa are re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented BlackBerry platforms that create a new and unique mobile computing experience. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: February 8, 2013: Nigeria’s innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, last weekend took time out to host its distribution partners at its 2013 Distribution Partners’ Conference in Lagos. The annual conference is organised to give both parties an opportunity to meet and discuss the performance of the previous year and to map-out the business objectives of the current year. Read more

Lagos: February 7, 2013: Winners of the 1st edition of the ‘Etisalat prize for Innovation’ were celebrated at a media event held at the FourPoints by Sheraton Hotel in Lagos yesterday. The winners who were announced at the Africa Com Gala dinner held in Cape Town last year will be supported by Etisalat in further developing the two winning entries for product/idea of the competition, Mobile Maths Practice and i-Connect. Read more

Lagos; February 5, 2013: The 7-day all expense trip for Etisalat’s customers to the Afcon 2013 football tournament in South Africa ended on a high with a visit to Soweto and tour of the Apartheid Museum on January 30, 2013. Read more

Lagos; February 5, 2013: Etisalat customers who were rewarded with a 7-day all expense paid trip to South Africa have described the Telco as a credible and customer-focused organisation. The trip to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2013, Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 23, 2013:We are aware that you have been receiving Alerts on browsing charges while your blackberry subscription is active. This is necessitated by the Nigerian Communications Commission’s directive advising telecom operators to notify subscribers of all chargeable events. Etisalat now sends notifications for all airtime-data and voice charges in compliance with the directive. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; January 21, 2013: Leading Telecommunications Company, Etisalat Nigeria, starts the year on a high note as it rewards some of its loyal customers and best performing frontline staff of 2012 with an all-expense paid trip to South Africa to watch the Nigerian matches that will be played in the preliminary round of the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: January 21, 2013: It was a day of mixed feelings and surprises as the first set of contestants to make it into the Top 12 of the third season of the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol show were chosen by the viewers. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; January 14, 2013: Nigeria’s most innovative network operator Etisalat Nigeria has announced it has reached a subscriber base of 15 million at the start of January 2013. This milestone achievement represents a market share of over 15 percent in just over four years of operations, making the network one of the most successful late entrants globally. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: January 13, 2013: Nigerian Hip-Hop Superstar, Naeto-C at the weekend debuted at the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 3, guiding the contestants on what it takes to really become a superstar. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 8, 2013: In furtherance of its commitment to invest in its network for the purpose of providing the highest possible quality of service to its subscribers, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria on Tuesday December 18 signed another agreement with global leader in mobile, fixed, IP and optics technologies, Alcatel-Lucent. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; January 5, 2013: Determined to continually provide its customers with the best value for money, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has launched a new tariff plan. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 31, 2012: In furtherance of its commitment to invest in its network for the purpose of providing the highest possible quality of service to its subscribers, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria on Tuesday December 18 signed another agreement with global leader in mobile, fixed, IP and optics technologies, Alcatel-Lucent. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 24, 2012: Nigeria's most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, has thrown its weight behind one of the nation’s first campaigns for increased broadband awareness, access and development through its sponsorship of the BusinessDay Broadband Summit 2012. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; December 23, 2012: On Saturday, December 22nd, the city of Lagos stood still for what could be described as the concert of the year as American pop recording artiste, Chris Brown, held the audience spell bound with his scintillating vocal and dance performances on-stage at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel during his Lagos concert. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 20, 2012: Nigeria's most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, has thrown its weight behind one of the nation’s first campaigns for increased broadband awareness, access and development through its sponsorship of the BusinessDay Broadband Summit 2012. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 13, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria, recently hosted its customers in its ongoing Etisalat-Huawei Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Week, targeted at reaching current and prospective subscribers who have purchased or had enquiries about Etisalat products originally manufactured by Huawei. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 13, 2012: As a build up to the December 16th television broadcast of episode one of Nigerian Idol season three, a cocktail reception was organized recently at the Oriental hotel in Lekki to formally introduce this season’s judges to the media. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 11, 2012: In line with its reputation as Nigeria's most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, last weekend endowed a brand new award category in the annual Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA). Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: 11th December 2012: Leading Telecommunications Company, Etisalat Nigeria has rewarded 70 more university undergraduate students through its education empowerment scheme, the Etisalat Merit Awards. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; December 4, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, has restated its commitment to customer satisfaction through provision of excellent quality of service at the Lagos edition of the Etisalat Customer Forum held at The Avenue Suite, Victoria Island, in Lagos last weekend. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; November 30, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria’s Head, Turnkey Rollout of the Engineering and deployment department, Mr. Valentine Amadi has highlighted the need for telecommunication operators to effectively deploy 4G infrastructure for a new market in Africa. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 28, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, recently held the 3rd session of its quarterly business networking for Small and Growing Businesses in Nigeria at the Shell Hall of the MUSON Center in Lagos. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 27, 2012: After impressive audition outings in Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, and Lagos, all is set for the nation-wide broadcast of season three of Nigeria’s biggest music reality show starting on the 16th of December 2012. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria: November 25, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications service provider, Etisalat last weekend, brought the 3G Easy Blaze road show to an end with the presentation of power bikes to two lucky winners. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; November 22, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat in partnership with Lagos Jazz Series last weekend treated jazz lovers to a night of eclectic performances by renowned contemporary jazz quartet Read more

Abuja, Nigeria; November 21, 2012: As part of the activities marking the final phase of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African University held a seminar aimed at exploring the opportunities that exist in the agricultural sector Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 21, 2012: In fulfillment of its commitment to youth development and empowerment, Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, recently hosted the 2012 Batch C members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos and Abuja Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 19, 2012: Leading innovator and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled the first of its kind Flexible bundle package in Nigeria known as EasyFlex. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 15, 2012: With the growth and development of the Nigerian economy in sight, leading telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-African University have continued to make a case for the encouragement of local entrepreneurs as the best way of moving the country forward economically. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 15, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications service provider, Etisalat has received two awards from the industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Read more

Lagos: November 14, 2012: Sinelimit and iConnect Project have emerged winners of the first edition of the ‘Etisalat Nigeria Prize for Innovation’ organized by Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 13, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African University (PAU) have called on youths to lead the future of entrepreneurship through innovation and creativity as this will go a long way in shaping the nation’s economy. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 12th, 2012: As part of its continuous support to the growth and development of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), Etisalat Nigeria has once again partnered with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African University to host the 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 12, 2012: After recorded successes in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri and Benin, the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol season 3 train moved to Lagos last weekend for the final leg of the nation-wide auditions. Read more

Akure, Nigeria, November 12, 2012: In continuous demonstration of its commitment to deliver world class telecommunication services and building mutual relationship with customers, fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria recently organized a customer forum Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 6, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications service provider, Etisalat Nigeria has restated its commitment to uplifting and promoting creative advertising and ideas in the country through the sponsorship of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF). Read more

Kaduna, Nigeria; November 6, 2012: Leading Telecommunications Company, Etisalat Nigeria has once again restated its commitment to the development of Polo as part of its support to the development of sports in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; November 6, 2012: In line with its customer-centric attitude, Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat has unveiled another fantastic offer to reward customers and enable them get more value for their money. Read more

Benin City, Nigeria; November 6, 2012: The third season of the nation’s highly rated music reality show, the Nigerian Idol sponsored by leading telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, is gathering momentum with the round-off of auditions in Benin City over the weekend as the search for Nigeria’s next music star continues. Read more

Port Harcourt, Nigeria; October 29, 2012: There was intense excitement in Port Harcourt when the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol train hit the city for the third time in a row, with youths brimming with confidence of repeating the achievement by Mercy Chinwo, winner of second season of the internationally acclaimed music talent hunt show. Read more

Owerri, Nigeria; October 29, 2012: For the first time, youths of Owerri, Imo State had a real shot at music stardom when the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 3 train hit the sleepy town for the third leg of the ongoing auditions to discover the country’s next music star. Read more

Lagos: October 23, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, has announced the shortlist of nominees for the first edition of the ‘Etisalat Prize for Innovation’ ahead of the AfricaCom awards Gala Dinner to be held in Cape Town South Africa on the 14th of November 2012. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; October 18, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest-growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has commended the quality of play and organisation of this year’s Governor’s Cup tennis tournament currently taking place at the Lagos Country Club, Onikan. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; October 16, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat at the weekend gave Nigerians a peek into intriguing perspectives of Lagos through the eyes of professional and amateur photographers at the 3rd Lagos Photo Exhibition. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; October 9, 2012: As part of its commitment to support the development of sports in Nigeria, the country’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has thrown its weight behind the 12th edition of Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; October 4, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Wael Ammar has highlighted strategies for transforming the telecommunications industry in the face of new competition at the Nigeria Com Conference and Exhibition organized by Informa Telecoms and Media in Lagos last week. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; October 3, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications service provider, Etisalat has emerged with the biggest airtime offer in the country to celebrate Nigeria’s independence and reward its over fourteen million subscribers with free airtime worth over one billion naira monthly to call all networks. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; September 27, 2012: Most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, has joined the list sponsors of the Nigerian Pavilion at the upcoming DISCOP Africa 2012, a three-day conference scheduled to hold from October 31st – November 2nd 2012 at the Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; September 27, 2012: Mr. Wael Ammar, Chief Commercial Officer Etisalat Nigeria has said the growth in broadband adoption and the introduction of non-traditional telecommunication products and services such as Etisalat’s easyAdz and easywallet will spur the future growth of Nigeria’s telecom industry. Read more

Abuja, Nigeria; September 24, 2012: As part of its commitment to advancing educational development and encouraging academic excellence, Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat last week awarded scholarship grants of N100,000 each to 80 outstanding university students from northern Nigeria under its Annual Merit Awards Scheme. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; September 24, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications service provider, Etisalat has recorded another milestone in the year 2012. The telecoms company recently bagged two awards at the prestigious Social Enterprise Reports and Awards (SERA) Awards 2012. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; September 24, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria, the nation’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications service provider, in partnership with the LagosPhoto Festival, recently lent its support to efforts aimed at raising funds in support of photography as a form of art and to promote upcoming photographers in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; September 19, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company and lead sponsors of Nigerian Idol, Etisalat today announced the commencement of season 3 of the most exciting and the nations favourite reality show. Read more

Lagos; August 31, 2012: Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company has once again made good its promise to provide its customers with value added propositions with the introduction of Easylife 3.0. Read more

Lagos: August 28, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has announced members of its judging panel who will decide winners of the most innovative mobile broadband product or service in Africa at the first edition of the ‘Etisalat Prize for Innovation’. Read more

Lagos: August 18, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications service provider, Etisalat Nigeria has restated its commitment to uplift and share in the passion of Nigerians through the nation’s favourite sport, football at a media briefing to launch the new football season. Read more

Uyo, Nigeria; August 17, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative network, Etisalat Nigeria has continued to emphasize its commitment to Nigerian youth empowerment with its Cliqfest which held at the University of Uyo from August 15th – 16th. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; August 17, 2012: From September 1st till November 30th 2012 new and existing Etisalat customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage will have the opportunity to enjoy highly discounted rates on local calls in Saudi Arabia, calls to Nigeria, SMS and data services in the Etisalat Hajj Promo. Read more

Lagos: August 15, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has announced the launch of the first edition of the ‘Etisalat Prize for Innovation’ to reward the most innovative existing mobile broadband product or service in Africa. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; August 14, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan African University has announced the Port-Harcourt edition of Market Access Nigeria, a business networking session organized for small and medium scale businesses in the country. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; August 6, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat has introduced a new offer bundling its super fast 3.75G easyblaze service with the new Samsung Galaxy S3. Read more

Lagos August 3, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat, is partnering with Nokia to bundle its super fast 3.75G easyblaze internet with eight distinct Nokia Asha Smartphones. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; August 1, 2012: As part of its commitment to provide world class and cost-friendly services to its various subscribers across the country, Nigeria’s most innovative, and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has launched new customised Opera Mini Bundles which will give subscribers the opportunity to enjoy super-fast browsing on their mobile phones at affordable costs. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; July 31, 2012: Etisalat customers who have experienced the company’s high speed Broadband internet service known as easyblaze have commended the service which they say has proven to be the fastest and most reliable internet mobile broadband service available in the country. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria, July 31, 2012: As part of its commitment to foster mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders to its business, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat last week paid a courtesy visit to the Advertising Practitioner’s Council of Nigeria (APCON), Read more

Lagos; July 25, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, has introduced a new and exciting range of Data Plans for Smartphones that also offers subscribers a national call rate of 20k/sec from the very first second with no access fees. In addition, Read more

Lagos; July 25, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has come out with a new blackberry plan for its subscribers. The new Blackberry Voice Plan offers subscribers a national call rate of 20k/sec from the very first second with no daily access fees. As part of this launch, Read more

Lagos June 22, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat as part of its commitment to enhance the communication lives of its customers and also give them more value for their money, is offering its customers an overwhelming airtime reward offer tagged “Double Ur Recharge Weekend Promo”, Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; July 11th, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat is launching an exciting new promo that offers discounted roaming call rates and lower SMS rates to all existing and new Etisalat subscribers travelling to the United Kingdom, France and United Arab Emirates during the summer holidays. Read more

Lagos July 9, 2012. As part of its promise to continue exciting and delighting its customers, most innovative telecommunications company in Nigeria, Etisalat has announced the revamp of the popular and value-adding 9ja free credit promo. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; July 4th, 2012: Nigeria’s leading and most innovative telecommunications company Etisalat, in line with its commitment to promote the nation’s cultural heritage, has once again made known its support for the third annual Lagos Photo Festival. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; July 2, 2012: Mr. Steven Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria has said that the company is committed to driving educational development and equipping youths with the educational skills and knowledge required to advance the sound future of the nation through the different programs currently embarked upon by Etisalat. Read more

Enugu, Nigeria; June 13, 2012: Nigeria's most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat once again lived up to its reputation as a youth-friendly brand in the country, as it continues to receive commendations from students and academicians for its youth empowerment and entertainment programme, Cliqfest. Read more

Lagos, 13 June 2012 : Further to the Memorandum of Understanding signed on the 6th of March 2012, Nigeria’s fastest growing Telecommunications Company, Etisalat and the first downstream operator in Nigeria, Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; June 8, 2012: As a means to boost customer experience and interaction on the social network platforms, Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; June 6, 2012: In furtherance of Etisalat’s Employee Volunteering CSR scheme, the innovative telecoms company last week held the sixth edition of its career counseling session aimed at appropriately guiding students to make good career choices. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; June 5, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecoms company, Etisalat in partnership with the Enterprise Development Center (EDC), of Pan African University, Read more

Calabar, Nigeria; June 4, 2012: Etisalat customers have commended the fastest growing telecommunications company for maintaining its reputation as the most innovative and customer–centric telecoms service provider in the country. Read more

Calabar, Nigeria; June 4, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat last weekend kicked off its regional customer forum, an interactive gathering involving customers and senior members of the management team. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; May 22, 2012: In its commitment to enhance the growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country, Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; May 21, 2012: Etisalat’s subscribers in Calabar can now enjoy high speed internet browsing, downloads, video calling, video streaming and other data services as innovative and fastest growing telecommunication Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; May 17, 2012: Mr. Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, an Abuja based technician on last week became the third winner of a Range Rover Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at the grand presentation of the Etisalat Nigeria FC Barcelona promo in Lagos. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; May 14, 2012: As a way of reiterating its commitment to the growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and provide a suitable condition for businesses to operate, Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria Read more

Lagos May 7, 2012: The Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Steven Evans recently in Lagos explained Sustainable Agriculture as both a philosophical system as well as an approach to farming, that minimizes waste and environmental degradation while boosting profitability and ensuring continuity. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; May 7, 2012: With season 2 of Nigerian Idol over, the grand prize winner of the Etisalat Nigeria Idol voting promo known as the ‘Text and Win’ promo, has emerged. She is 43-year old Mrs. Mercy Anthony Ekpo who won a brand new Hyundai l10 car. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; May 7, 2012: It was double delight for Mrs. Lolade Temitope-Ogungbe a young mother and staff of Total Nigeria Ltd as she not only became the second winner of the classy Range Rover Sport, but also went home with the sum of N500,000 at the second prize presentation to winners of the ongoing Etisalat Nigeria’s FC Barcelona Promo. Read more

Lagos April 19, 2012: As part of its commitment to ensure enhanced customer care delivery service and provide subscribers with easy access to its products and services, innovative and fastest growing telecoms company, Etisalat Nigeria today announced the launch of thirteen new Experience Centers across Nigeria. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; April 16, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat Nigeria, recently organized a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with a view to partnering with the NGOs in its avowed commitment to drive development of the national economy. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; April 13, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat has announced the launch of its ‘Refer a Friend’ promotion aimed at rewarding active Blackberry customers with up to thirty days service extension when they Read more

Lagos Nigeria; April 13, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat Nigeria, recently organized a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with a view to partner with the NGOs Read more

Lagos Nigeria; April 11, 2012: It was a night of victory, fun and excitement at the Grand Finale of the popular and most entertaining TV reality show, Nigerian Idol sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria as superhot Mercy Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; April 11th: Nigeria's most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, on Thursday April 9 in Lagos revealed its new masterbrand campaign tagged 'Essence', a celebration of the company's relationship and essential values. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; April 5, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria has launched a new campaign that celebrates the essence of its brand. This campaign is to bring to fore the appreciable values of Etisalat as being more than a mobile network, but a way of life. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; April 3rd, 2012: Viewers of the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 2 were again treated to another taste of why the TV musical reality show has become an instant favorite after weeks of breathtaking performances. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 26, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat in line with its commitment to innovation and the use of Mobile Technology to enable mHealth in Nigeria Read more

Lagos: March 16, 2012: Innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria has concluded a week-long activity in collaboration with Samsung Mobile in a bid to enhance user experience of its subscribers. Read more

Lagos: March 15, 2012: Contestants in the ongoing Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol season 2 are definitely sitting on the hot seat as one more contestant gets evicted bringing the number down to four to compete for the star prize in the show. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 15, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise of providing innovative and quality products and services to fit the lifestyle and satisfy its customers, has introduced its International Airtime Transfer for customers. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 13, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, has been honoured for its commitment to the development of a professional mobile marketing medium in Nigeria by the Mobile Marketing Association. Read more

Lagos: March 13, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, is introducing a new and exciting Blackberry bundle offer. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 13, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications operator, Etisalat Nigeria, as part its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, has donated various gift items to The Little Saints Orphanage in Lagos under its Re-gift programme. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 13, 2012: Mr. Steven Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria has described Mobile marketing in West Africa and Nigeria, in particular as one of the fastest developing markets in the world, with mobile as a marketing channel fast gaining grounds with Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; March 13, 2012: The stage at the live show of Etisalat’s sponsored Nigerian Idol was filled with excitement as Afro-juju legend Sir Shina Peters gave an explosive performance , taking the older generation down memory lane and thrilling the younger members of the audience as well. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; March 8, 2012: Another dreaded day it was, a night full of pressure and tension in the on-going musical reality show, as it was time for yet another contestant to take bow from Nigerian Idol season 2. Read more

Lagos: March 9, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, as part of activities to celebrate its blackberry week is introducing new and exciting Blackberry bundle offer. Read more

Lagos: March 8, 2012: Tensions mounts at the ongoing Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol Season 2 as the number of the contestant’s drops two more steps down from 8 to 6. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 29, 2012: As part of its commitment to support the growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African University recently hosted small and medium Read more

Lagos: February 29, 2012: Most innovative and fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat Nigeria, will from March 5, 2012 celebrate its Blackberry Week by rewarding customers with exciting gifts. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; February 27, 2012: It was a night full of fun and excitement as Nigerian Idol Season 2 contestants thrilled viewers and audience with a variety of Nigerian Highlife music. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 24, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, once again honoured its outstanding Distribution Partners from across the country with awards and mouth-watering prizes at an awards dinner held at Oriental Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 24, 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, once again honoured its outstanding distribution partners from across the country with awards and mouth-watering prizes at an awards dinner held at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos on Wednesday February 22. Read more

Lagos : February 24, 2012: Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Steven Evans, has said that the need to help create a platform for the academic community and businesses to work together in order to achieve Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 24, 2012: In furtherance of its commitment to the development of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, Etisalat Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Centre of Lagos Business School Read more

Port Harcourt, Rivers; February 24, 2012: Forty teachers in Rivers state have received their certificates of completion for the Etisalat sponsored training programme facilitated by British Council. These certificates were presented at a closing ceremony held in Port Harcourt recently. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 20, 2012: Two of the contestants from the Top 12 stage in the Etisalat’s sponsored music reality TV show, Nigerian Idol Season 2 have been evicted in a recent edition of the show bringing the competition down to 10 contestants. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 17, 2012: It was a night of bitter sweet memories of the late Whitney Houston as the remaining 10 contestants in the on-going Etisalat sponsored Nigerian idol Season 2 paid tribute to the late Pop diva, Whitney Houston, during last weekend’s episode of the show. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 17, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria’s DotMe instant notice board service, running on the Telsis Just Dot Me platform, has been shortlisted by the GSMA as a nominee for this year’s Best Network Product or Solution for Serving Customers. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; February 16, 2012: Nigeria fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications company Etisalat and FirstBank of Nigeria Plc (FirstBank) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide seamless mobile money services to millions of Nigerians. Read more

Port Harcourt, Rivers; February 15, 2012: Forty teachers across Rivers state have received their certificates of completion for a training programme facilitated by British Council and sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria. Read more

Lagos, 15thFebruary 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat, has emerged winner of the ‘African Telecoms Deal of the Year 2011’ at the 13th Euromoney/Project Finance Magazine Awards in London last week. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 13, 2012: Most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, has been rated the best telecommunications service provider for good Quality of Service (QoS) by the Nigerian Telecommunications Company (NCC) Read more

Ojere, Ogun State: February 13, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications service provider, Etisalat kicked off the 2012 edition of the special programme tagged ‘cliqfest’ last week with a motivational seminar at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ojere Read more

Lagos Nigeria; February 13, 2012: As part of its commitment to contribute to the growth and sustainable development of the nation, Etisalat Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Centre of Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, is organizing a 2-day International CSR Conference between the 21st and 22nd of February 2012 Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 9, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria has once again lived up to its reputation as Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company following the launch of its latest tariff known as the Easylife Pospaid, a package designed exclusively for its postpaid customers. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 9, 2012: Etisalat Nigeria has once again lived up to its reputation as Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company following the revamp of its easylife tariff based service with the introduction of ‘return of access fee’ and ‘easylife postpaid’. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; February 1 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications giant, Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise of providing products and services tailored to fit the lifestyle of its customers, has introduced its prepaid Data Roaming for customers. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 30, 2012: It was an evening of exciting performances as nine contestants who had been previously voted off the show were given another chance to display their talent in a final bid to secure a Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 27, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and dynamic telecommunications service provider, Etisalat, recently hosted the 2012 Distribution Partners Conference at the Expo Center of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 25, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company Etisalat, recently, presented over 50 blackberry devices with 2 months free internet subscriptions on its Read more

Lagos 24th January, 2012: Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, has commended Etisalat Nigeria and other corporate organizations for their partnership with the State Government on the ‘Support our Schools’ initiative. Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 23, 2012: Another week at the ongoing Nigerian Idol reality show sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria has seen the emergence of the second set of finalists to the top ten. The announcement made last weekend at the dream studio Ikeja, was a compilation of votes from viewers over the last week Read more

Lagos, 19th January 2012: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat, has emerged winner of the ‘Most Impactful Retail Design and Merchandising’ award at the MarketingWorld Awards (MWA) organized by Nigeria’s respected marketing magazine, MarketingWorld Read more

Lagos, Nigeria; January 2nd, 2012: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, recently rewarded more subscribers from across the country with a cheque of N 1.5million each in its on-going 9ja Free Credit Promo to bring the year 2011 to a close. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; January 1, 2012: Have you voted this week on Nigerian Idol, the biggest music reality show on Television? Well, here is your chance to vote to select the next Nigerian Idol and in doing so, enjoy remarkable talent being showcased weekly. Read more

Lagos Nigeria; January 1, 2012: The heat at the Nigerian Idol Season 2 reality TV show got hotter as the race for the top ten spots began last weekend. The show which kicked off the Top 30 contestants theatre shows at the Dream Studios Read more

… makes marital plans of one winner a reality

Lagos December 30, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, recently rewarded more subscribers from across the country with a cheque of N 1.5million each in its on-going 9ja Free Credit Promo to bring the year 2011 to a close. Read more

Lagos December 28, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, has rewarded seven more lucky winners in its ongoing 9ja Free Credit Promo with the sum of N1.5 million each. Read more

Lagos December 23, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing Telecommunications Company; Etisalat took customer care and appreciation a step higher when it hosted a royal ball in honour of its high value customers from different regions of the country. Read more

Benin December 20, 2011: Committed to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage, Executives of Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat recently paid a courtesy call on the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa to felicitate with him and lend its support to the people of Benin on the occasion of the prestigious Igue festival. Read more

… As peasant farmer in Nasarrawa becomes new millionaire

Abuja December 20, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company has rewarded winners who emerged from the northern region of the country in week 2 of the 9ja Free Credit Promo with the prize presentation ceremony that held in Abuja on Thursday, December 15th. Read more

… urge Etisalat to do more for community

Lagos December 14, 2011 – Members of the House of Representatives committee on communications have commended Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat for its rapid growth and contribution to community development in just three years of operations. Read more

Kano December 12, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications company Etisalat over the weekend presented the first set of winners of the 9ja free credit promo with the prize money of $10,000 each in Abuja and Kano respectively. Read more

…As 9ja Free Credit Promo announces first set of promo winners

Abuja December 09, 2011: Jonah Bishop Abah, a 26-year old newspaper vendor in Abuja, was filled with gratitude as he was presented with his lucky prize money of $10,000 as one of the winners in the Etisalat’s 9ja Free Credit promo for December. Read more

Lagos December 6, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, in partnership with Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading manufacturer of smartphones, unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy Note into the Nigerian mobile device market. Read more

Lagos December 6, 2011: Geek Force, the innovative service introduced by fastest growing telecommunications services provider, Etisalat Nigeria to enhance customers’ experience and make their communication lives easier has continued to receive recommendations from subscribers around Nigeria, including those on other networks, who have described it as one of the best things to happen in the country’s telecommunications sector. Read more

Lagos December 6, 2011 Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications giant, Etisalat, as part of its continued efforts to support the growth and development in the arts & culture of Nigeria, partnered with Tola Wewe, veteran Nigerian Artist, to hold an exhibition at the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki in Lagos. Read more

….With Earlier Launches in Lagos and Abuja

Lagos December 6, 2011 In its effort to serve its growing customers better in a revolutionary way, Etisalat Nigeria, has emerged with ‘The Geek Force’, a solution service, which debuted recently in the garden city of Port Harcourt. Read more

Lagos December 2, 2011: ‘The Geeks Are Here’ was the phrase spread out on the streets of Lagos, as Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications network, Etisalat, launched Geek Force, another innovation from the company. Read more

Lagos December 1, 2011: As part of activities lined up for the Global Entrepreneurship Week for 2011 in Nigeria, an Alumni Conference was held attracting owners of small and medium scale businesses. Read more

Abu Dhabi November 30, 2011 Etisalat announced the joining of Dr. Daniel Ritz as Group Chief Strategy Officer. This appointment comes to meet requirements of the new phase the company is pursuing to strengthen its position regionally and globally. Read more

Lagos November 29, 2011: In continuation of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the society, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat on Tuesday 29 November organized its third Career Counselling session for secondary schools students aimed at imparting knowledge through guidance and counselling of young school children on the right career path. Read more

Lagos November 29, 2011: In its commitment to the development of education and promoting the youths, Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, recently sponsored the Mind-the-Gap career mentoring summit which hosted new Read more

Lagos November 28, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, has announced the extension of the 9ja Free Credit Promo to December 2011. Read more

…As Nigerian Idol II broadcast kicks off

Lagos November 28, 2011: Leading telecommunications company, Etisalat has once again restated its commitment to continually encourage and empower Nigerian youths to achieve their dreams through various platforms like music. Read more

Lagos November 28, 2011: In its commitment to the development of education and promoting the Nigerian youth, Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, recently sponsored the Mind the Gap 2011 Batch C Career Summit, for all Corps Members mobilized for NYSC in Lagos state in preparing a new generation of sustainable human capital. Read more

Lagos November 24, 2011 Etisalat Nigeria, the nation’s foremost innovative telecommunications company was recently presented with an award in recognition of its environmental-friendly initiatives by Ecofest Nigeria, an organization involved in championing causes related to conservation of our natural resources and innovative alternative-energy technologies which help to preserve our eco-system for future generations. Read more

Lagos November 23, 2011: In its commitment to supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in the country, Etisalat Nigeria has been appointed the 2011 national partner of the Global Entrepreneurship Week organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African University.
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Lagos November 18, 2011: Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise to offer platforms for development, has concluded the last in the series of 4 workshops facilitated by FATE Foundation. Read more

Lagos November 18, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications company, Etisalat, has said that it will continue to explore new ways for Nigerians to enjoy football, given the passion that the sport is followed in the country. Read more

Lagos November 18, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria, the nation’s leading Innovative Telecommunications Company played host to some of Nigeria’s most celebrated hip-hop stars as the Chocolate City record label paid a courtesy visit to three of Etisalat’s offices in Lagos where the artistes and their entourage met with officials of the organization. Read more

Lagos November 16, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing Telecommunications Company, Etisalat, has announced that in just three years, its high quality network has covered the nooks and crannies of the country. This announcement comes on the heels of the rollout of the 3.75G HSPA+ network and the third anniversary celebration. Read more

Lagos November 14, 2011: In its commitment to supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in the country, Etisalat Nigeria has been appointed the 2011 partner of the Global Entrepreneurship Week organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of the Lagos Business School. Read more

Lagos November 10, 2011: Emotions ran high as the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol brought the last leg of the regional auditions to Lagos. Read more

Ibadan, Oyo November 10, 2011: Thirty teachers from selected schools across Oyo state have concluded the special English Language training courtesy Etisalat Nigeria. Read more

… Carts away Gold, Silver and Bronze awards

Lagos November 3, 2011: Nigeria telecommunications giant, Etisalat, has won the gold award for Best Radio Commercial in the telecommunications and product services at the Lagos Advertising International Festival (LAIF) Awards held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos last weekend. Read more

Lagos November 2, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has received accolades from the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, for its support towards the success of the 11th edition of Governor's Cup, Lagos Tennis tournament. Read more

Lagos October 31: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat Nigeria has announced the kick off of its Blackberry week as a demonstration of its commitment to thrill current and prospective customers on the Blackberry service. Read more

Lagos October 26, 2011: It was a different side of Lagos last weekend as the African Arts Foundation (AAF) in conjunction with leading telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, organized a photo walk with the theme, “Lazy Lagos” with the objective of capturing the essence of Lagos in pictures which told a story based on the theme. Read more

… As Enugu Auditions prepare for take off

Port-Harcourt October 17, 2011: Nigerian telecommunications giant, Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise to offer platforms for youth discovery and development, recently held the second auditioning of Nigerian Idol Season 2 in the garden city of Port-Harcourt. Read more

Lagos October 17, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria last weekend scored a double at The Social Enterprise Report Awards (SERA), carting home the awards for ‘Best Company in Education’ and 1st runner up, Most Socially Responsible Company in Nigeria’. Read more

UAE headquartered telco also scoops Stevie’s for innovation and customer care

Abu Dhabi UAE October 17, 2011: The prestigious International Business Awards – more widely known as the Stevie’s – has honoured Etisalat, the UAE headquartered telecommunications company, with three awards for Most Innovative Company, Best Customer Care and Best Chairman.
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Lagos October 13, 2011: In its commitment to the development of education and rewarding academic excellence, Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, recently awarded scholarship grants of N100,000 each to sixty outstanding University Students from Western Nigeria under its Annual Merit Awards Scheme. Read more

Lagos October 13, 2011: In its commitment to the development of education and rewarding academic excellence, Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat, recently awarded scholarship grants of N100,000 each to sixty outstanding University Students from Western Nigeria under its Annual Merit Awards Scheme. Read more

Lagos October 12, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunication company, Etisalat Nigeria, today announced the launch of its Gaga Android smartphones - Huawei U8180 at a press conference held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. Read more

… As Audition Train Moves to Port Harcourt

Abuja October 9, 2011: In its commitment to constantly connect with the youth segment of the Nigerian market, the country’s fastest growing and most innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat Nigeria, has expressed their satisfaction at the large turnout of over 2,000 youths at the first audition of Nigeria Idol season 2. The two day audition took place at Chelsea Hotel Abuja weekend amidst trills, frills and calls for extension of the audition dates
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Lagos October 8, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing network, Etisalat Nigeria, is demonstrating its support for the development of a vibrant art sector in Nigeria through their partnership with the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) for the promotion of the second edition of Lagos Photo Festival. Read more

… Tournament to draw attendance from 26 countries

Lagos October 5, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has announced its continued support for the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Tournament, 2011. The Lagos Governor’s Cup is an annual Lawn Tennis tournament held at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan Lagos with the primary objective of promoting the growth of the game of Tennis in Nigeria.
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Lagos September 29, 2011: Etisalat customers who have experienced the newly introduced high speed data package by leading telecommunications provider and fastest growing network, have commended the company for the product. Widely described as the ultimate in broadband internet service with a speed of about 42 mbps, Easyblaze has turned out to be the preferred data product based on speed and efficiency. Read more

Lagos September 28, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria, the leading telecommunications company and lead sponsor of Nigerian Idol has announced the commencement of season 2 of the most exciting reality show on TV. The show is internationally renowned and seeks to provide opportunities for young people to excel in their quest to become superstars. Read more

Lagos September 28, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing and youth oriented telecommunication company, Etisalat Nigeria has described its sponsorship of Nigerian Idol as a demonstration of its commitment to youth development in the country. This was made known by the Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Wael Ammar, at a press conference held recently to kick off the second edition of the reality TV show. Read more

Lagos September 27, 2011: Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications operator, Etisalat Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility with the career counselling training of over 1600 students drawn from the three schools currently under the company’s Adopt-a-school initiative. Read more

Lagos September 26, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has introduced its high speed Broadband internet service, called Easyblaze to its customers in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Kaduna, Zaria, Warri, Enugu, Aba, Awka, Nnewi, Onitsha and Benin. Read more

Lagos September 23, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has again proven its commitment to impacting the lives of the society and Nigerians at large. This, it showed, through the Career Counseling session it recently embarked on for students of its adopted secondary schools. Read more

Abuja September 22, 2011: The students of the University of Abuja had a memorable experience on the 22nd September 2011 as it was the day one Etisalat Nigeria stormed their campus with Cliqfest, an innovative, impactful, exciting and educative programme, . The programme which is targeted at the youth market in general and University students in particular, lived up to expectations in terms of excitement and engagement. Read more

Lagos September 22, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria, in line with promoting the cultural heritage and commitment to the development of a vibrant art sector in Nigeria has announced its support for the second annual Lagos Photo Festival. Read more

Lagos September 22, 2011: There are strong indications that the eagerly awaited roll out of Etisalat’s broadband technology on its network will soon become a reality. According to sources at the company, Etisalat has been working round the clock to develop the network to meet its roll-out target for this year, as previously announced by its management. Read more

Kaduna September 20, 2011: Etisalat has reiterated its commitment in delivering world class service to its customers. This was once again made known during the customer forum organized by the telecom giant for subscribers based in the northern region of the country. Read more

Kano September 15, 2011: As part of its corporate social responsibility programme of giving back to society, leading telecommunications provider, Etisalat Nigeria has in less than three years given out over 500 scholarship grants to deserving students from universities across the country. Read more

Lagos September 9, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has once again made good its promise to continue to provide its customers with innovative telecommunications solutions. Read more

Lagos September 1, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has continued to reward its subscribers with the extension of its SIM registration promotion tagged 9ja Free Credit Promo. Read more

Lagos August 29, 2011: In fulfilling its promise to continue to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country, Nigeria’s innovative telecommunications giant, Etisalat, in conjunction with FATE Foundation, held its third training session for entrepreneurs recently. Read more

Makurdi August 29, 2011: Students of the Benue State University were recently trained on how to negotiate the nation’s perilous labour market during a campus show and motivational seminar organised by telecoms giant, Etisalat. Read more

Lagos August 25, 2011: Etisalat announced the introduction of its virtual Top Up product called the “E-Top Up” into the market. This is in line with its commitment to constantly provide world class products and services that offer convenience and affordability. Read more

Port-Harcourt August 22, 2011: Lawyers across the country, on August 22, at the Civic Centre in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, resolved to raise the bar and become more proactive in the quest for good governance and rule of law at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual general conference. Etisalat was one of the sponsors of the annual general conference which held from August 21 – 26, 2011. Read more

Lagos August 19, 2011: It was a night charged with positivity and entertainment as psychic motivator and entertainer, Uri Geller, gave a motivational lecture titled ‘Building Positive Energy for Business’ at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The lecture was partly sponsored by Nigeria’s most innovative telecom company, Etisalat Nigeria, as part of its efforts to promote its high value product, Elite World. Read more

Lagos August 17, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms company, Etisalat, on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, organised a CSR Workshop for journalists at the Etisalat CSR Center, Lagos Business School. The programme was a capacity building workshop designed to enhance understanding and adequate reportage of CSR issues. Read more

Ibadan August 16, 2011: Etisalat recently re-assured it customers of its commitment to provide innovative mobile solutions at customer forum held on August 16, 2011 at the Premier Hotel, Ibadan. Etisalat’s Customer Forum is an interactive forum for customers held in various geo-political zones across Nigeria. Read more

– Nigerian Telecoms Awards
Lagos August 15, 2011: Etisalat’s position as the most innovative telecommunications company was reinforced over the weekend with its emergence as the Telecom Innovation Company of the year. Its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Evans, was also presented with CEO of the Year Award at the 7th Annual Nigerian Telecom Awards held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, to celebrate 10 Years of Telecommunications Revolution in Nigeria and also reward excellence. Read more

Port-Harcourt August 11, 2011: Nigeria’s telecommunication giant Etisalat, on its Corporate Social Responsibility platform, on August 10, 2011 presented 60 outstanding University students with scholarship awards under its Annual Merit Awards Scheme. The lucky students were drawn from six universities in the South-South and South East region of the country. Read more

Port Harcourt August 8, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria in collaboration with the British Council has commenced a teacher training programme for teachers as part of its CSR regional initiatives. Themed, ‘Teaching the teacher, Growing the nation’, the programme is currently running in Oyo, Kaduna and Rivers states. Read more

Lagos July 27, 2011: From July 27th – September 30th, 2011, Etisalat customers traveling to UK and South Africa for business, tourism or for vacation, will have the opportunity to enjoy cheaper roaming call rates of N120 per minute and N25 per SMS from UK and South Africa to all countries. Read more

Lagos July 25, 2011: In its bid to promote quality education and celebrate intelligence amongst students of Nigerian universities, Etisalat will in the coming weeks host its annual Merit Awards ceremony on beginning in Port-Harcourt on August 10, 2011. This is to recognize and reward outstanding students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Management Studies in Nigerian Universities. Read more

Lagos July 23, 2011: The CEO of Etisalat Nigeria, Steven Evans, has emphasized the importance of sustainability and integration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices. Evans stated this in a presentation he made at the Lagos Business School CSR Master Class, last week, where he spoke on the theme: ‘A Holistic and Sustainable CSR Strategy - Etisalat Nigeria CSR.’ Read more

… Strengthens network capacity

Lagos July 22, 2011: In line with its commitment to providing the best communication experience to its customers, Etisalat Nigeria, on Thursday July 22, 2011 signed a multimillion dollar contract with Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited and Huawei International Pte Limited for the 5th Phase of Etisalat Nigeria's roll out of it nationwide network. Read more

Lagos July 21, 2011: Two of the world’s leading telecommunications companies, Etisalat UAE and Telefonica Spain, jointly announced recently that they have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to enter into a broad based cooperation. Read more

Lagos July 19, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria, on Tuesday, held a workshop for their Alternative Channel Partners resident in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Kwara states. These partners consist of Trade Key Account (TKAs) and Virtual Airtime Distributors (VADs). Read more

Ibadan July 14, 2011: Etisalat’s CliqFest train berthed at the University of Ibadan (U.I) on Thursday, July 14 amidst great expectations from the students who had been eagerly awaiting it. Taking place at the university’s newly built Pope John Paul Hall, the event commenced with Niyi Adesanya’s motivational teaching, centering on Individual Competitiveness, and climaxed in a raffle draw where a lucky winner emerged as the owner of a Kia Picanto car. Read more

Lagos July 13, 2011:Etisalat, the fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications service provider has launched Africa’s first commercial Near Field Communications (NFC) payment service in Tanzania through its subsidiary, Zantel. The new offering dubbed ‘Touch and Go’ is a revolutionary enhancement to Zantel’s existing and rapidly expanding mobile financial service (zPesa). Read more

Lagos July 7, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has stated that there has been a surge of subscribers seeking to register their SIM cards at Etisalat experience centres, distribution partner outlets and SIM registration outlets nationwide following the introduction of the 9ja Free Credit Promo on June 1, 2011. Read more

Benin City July 5, 2011:The Oba of Benin His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa today formally welcomed Nigeria’s leading telecommunications service provider, Etisalat Nigeria to the ancient City of Benin, glorious home of art and culture whilst proclaiming blessings and endorsing the brand.
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O.A.U, Ife July 5, 2011: Thursday, 30th of June will not be forgotten in a hurry by the students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife as it was the day Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, stormed their campus with CliqFest, the educative, inspirational and entertainment show designed for students of Nigerian universities. Read more

Lagos July 1, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria CEO, Mr Steven Evans recently gave a presentation on the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) innovations at the Business Day annual giving conference with the theme Giving Back: Investing in our Community for Sustainable Development. The conference was held at The Civic Centre, Lagos and had in attendance other CEO’s including the CEO’s of Promasidor, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, T.Y Danjuma Foundation, Friends Africa and a host of other dignitaries. Read more

Benin June 29, 2011: As part of its ongoing commitment to taking its service closer to new and existing customers, Nigeria’s most innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat, on June 29, 2011 opened a new Experience Centre in Benin City. The Experience centre, located on Sapele road is designed in the Etisalat classy ambience and will cater for all the needs of subscribers in Benin City and environs. Read more

...12 Years of Commitment to Continent Recognized

London, UK and Abu Dhabi, UAE – June 27, 2011: The Etisalat Group was named “Investor of the Year” at the annual ‘African Business Awards’ which took place in London on June 26th. This accolade recognizes over 12 years of active participation in eleven African markets and continuous investment in expansion and service development. The event was co-hosted by African Business magazine, the CBC; and sponsored by Ecobank and the Bank of Industry. Read more

…rewards student with Kia Picanto Car

Akure June 23, 2011: It was an unforgettable experience for the students of Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) particularly the winners of different prizes as Etisalat Nigeria stormed the ivory tower with Cliq Fest, a campus show created by the innovative telecommunications company that combines learning and entertainment to produce an enthralling experience for the youths. Read more

Lagos June 8, 2011: As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility in the area of educational development in the country, Etisalat Nigeria, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 organised its 2nd Career Counseling Session for students in three secondary schools in Lagos. Read more

Lagos June 8, 2011: In line with its commitment to support the development of small and medium scale businesses, Etisalat Nigeria has announced that the Port Harcourt edition of the Business Empowerment Workshop being organised in partnership with Fate Foundation, will hold on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Aldgate Congress Resort, Port Harcourt. Read more

Lagos June 8, 2011: In its stylish way of connecting to customers, Nigeria’s most innovative GSM service provider is set to provide an exciting and unprecedented experience for customers in its youth market segment as the telecommunications company connects with them via a specially designed programme tagged Cliqfest. Read more

Port-Harcourt June 3, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has restated its commitment to customer satisfaction through the provision of quality services and constant engagement with the customers for feedback in order to give them better service. Read more

Lagos May 31, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria today in Lagos announced the launch of a SIM registration promotion tagged 9ja Free Credit Promo specifically designed to reward new & existing customers who register or have registered their SIMs with 30% bonus credit to call any network in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos May 26, 2011: In appreciation of outstanding performance and reward for excellence in business partnership, Etisalat Nigeria yesterday in Lagos rolled-out the drums in the celebration of its distribution partners who came from all over the country to be part of the ceremony. Read more

Lagos May 19, 2011: In a bid to promote its high value package, Elite World, Nigeria’s innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat in partnership with The Lagos Motor Boat Club recently brought the club’s Annual Intercontinental Night alive. Read more

Lagos May 17, 2011: Rewarding outstanding performance, Etisalat Nigeria will on Wednesday 25 May host its distribution partners to an award ceremony in Lagos. Read more

Lagos May 6, 2011: Etisalat Group has made a commitment to protect the natural environment of Africa, Asia and the Middle East from the harm caused by electronic waste. Read more

Lagos May 6, 2011: Etisalat Group recently presented its environmental responsibility programme, Envirofone, to the CEO of the GSM Association (GSMA). The initiative aims to help rid landfills of dangerous electronic waste that can poison water sources and generally harm people’s health. Envirofone is being rolled out across its international operations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Read more

Lagos May 5, 2011: Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company is once again delighting customers with free subscriptions on its Blackberry Internet Service (BIS) plan upon purchase of a Blackberry Smartphone from Etisalat. Read more

Lagos April 29, 2011: In its commitment to the growth of small and medium scale businesses in the country, Etisalat Nigeria recently sponsored a business empowerment workshop in Lagos in partnership with The Fate Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. Read more

Lagos April 18, 2011: Prospective and existing subscribers to the Samsung Galaxy Tab offer on Etisalat Nigeria network are to enjoy a bumper package of freebies in an improved offering and pricing proposition announced by the telecommunication company today in Lagos. Read more

Lagos April 18, 2011: Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the industry body for all telecommunications companies and providers of subsidiary services to telecoms companies in Nigeria has commended Etisalat’s key role in stirring competition in the telecommunications industry. Read more

Lagos April 18, 2011: In its commitment to constantly thrilling its millions of subscribers, Etisalat Nigeria has again introduced a promotional offer on its recently launched and first to market Blackberry Social plan tagged ‘’2 for 1 offer’’. Read more

Lagos April 18, 2011: In its commitment to impacting the society positively and driving the agenda for CSR awareness and sound practice, Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with Lagos Business School (LBS) recently organized a two-day workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Lagos. Read more

Lagos April 14, 2011: In a major boost to small and medium scale business development, Etisalat Nigeria is partnering with Fate Foundation, a non-governmental organization, on capacity building seminars and business workshops for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and young professionals scheduled to hold in Lagos on April 20th and July 6th. Read more

Lagos April 14, 2011: Etisalat has been rated the best GSM service provider in Customer service in a survey conducted by People & People, a research firm in Nigeria with a bias towards mystery shopping. Read more

Lagos April 11, 2011: Living up to its billing as an innovation-driven telecommunication company, Etisalat has introduced a new service which will enable its subscribers retrieve their lost SIM cards directly from the ever friendly Etisalat website. The website enables the replacement of lost, stolen or damaged SIM cards via self service. Read more

Lagos April 11, 2011: National Youth Service Corps members posted to Lagos state have been enjoined to strive towards self reliance from the early stage of their careers. This was the position of speakers at the yearly Mind The Gap Career Summit for youth corps members serving in Lagos sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria. Read more

Lagos April 7, 2011: Etisalat has announced a new tariff for easy cliq, its flagship youth product. Read more

Lagos April 7, 2011: In its determination to continue giving its customers value for money, Etisalat Nigeria, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company has announced an enhancement of the recently re-loaded Easy cliq package. Read more

Lagos April 4, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat on Friday presented prizes to the winners of the promotion designed for its sub-distributors within the Lagos south region in Lagos. Read more

Lagos April 1, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat has announced the introduction of the easy Pass service on its network. Easy Pass enables Etisalat Nigeria subscribers who are roaming in countries within the West African region where the Moov network is available to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS at a uniform discounted rate irrespective of the visited country. Read more

Lagos March 28, 2011: Nigeria’s newest singing sensation was unveiled over the weekend as Yeka Onka became the first ever Nigerian Idol in the just concluded music reality show sponsored by Etisalat. Read more

- says it’s “investment in the future”

Lagos March 24, 2011: The Kano State government has commended Nigeria’s fastest growing telecoms giant, Etisalat Nigeria for its “Fight Malaria Initiative” designed to help fight the scourge of malaria across the country. Read more

Lagos March 21, 2011: In a renewed effort to continue to guarantee best value for money, Etisalat has announced a review of its currently running Easylife proposition of 25kobo per second at a minimal daily charge of N20 per day. Read more

Lagos March 17, 2011: With less than two weeks to unveiling the first ever Nigerian Idol, the popular musical reality show is coming to a close with two contestants among whom a winner will emerge.Nigerian Idol sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria has offered a great platform for Nigerian youth to showcase their talents with opportunities which bring them closer to the realization of their dreams. The show comes to a close at a grand finale on 27th of March 2011. Read more

Lagos March 17, 2011: Emmanuel Patrick, popularly known as ‘Emmanuel the Great’ the last man on the Nigerian Idol show, today took a final bow after Anis’ invisible magic wand did not glide towards him to save him from eviction. Not one to be downhearted, Emmanuel performed one last time to the delight of his fans who went wild with cries of ‘Emmanuel you rock’. Read more

Lagos March 16, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has announced the introduction of Easy Pass Service on its network. Easy Pass enables Etisalat Nigeria subscribers roaming in countries within the West African region where the Moov network is available to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS at a uniform rate irrespective of the visited country. Read more

Lagos March 15, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has announced the appointment of Enitan Denloye as Director, Brands and Communications. The announcement made by the company Chief Executive Officer, Steven Evans takes effect from 1st March 2011 and will see the new Director articulate the strategic direction and implementation of the Etisalat brand in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos March 10, 2011: Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Ltd (EMTS), trading under the name of Etisalat Nigeria today 10 March 2011 in Lagos sealed agreements for a US$650 million loan split into 2 tranches: NGN 82.5 billion and US$100 million. Read more

Lagos March 10, 2011: In a very emotional yet entertaining display of talent, Bibi one of the most exciting contestants on Nigerian Idol had her quest to become the nation’s first music idol come to a final halt after polling the least vote in the penultimate week. Read more

Lagos March 6, 2011: As a socially responsible corporate organization committed to youth empowerment and advancement, Etisalat is set to take the next batch of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on skill acquisition with the sponsorship of the Mind The Gap Career Mentoring programme. Read more

Lagos March 4, 2011: In its continuous demonstration of commitment to a mutually rewarding relationship, Etisalat Nigeria hosted a Distribution Partner’s conference on Thursday March 3, 2011 in Lagos. The GSM service provider used the opportunity to commend the partners for their unflinching support to its business operations. Read more

Lagos March 3, 2011: Another dreaded Thursday it was, a time to send someone packing from the Nigerian Idol show. With their hearts in their mouths, the 5 contestants left on the Nigerian Idol stood in front of the judges with bated breaths to know their fate. Read more

Lagos March 2, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative GSM company Etisalat recently added zest to its sponsorship of the ongoing Nigerian Idol when it took the finalists of the musical talent show on a tour of its facilities and partner establishments. The tour was intended to get fans of the idols to meet and greet them in person. Read more

Lagos March 1, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria today, Tuesday 1 March in Lagos formally unveiled a modified Easy Starter package with the introduction of a new Homezone tariff and new Bonus on Incoming Calls (BOIC) campaign. Read more

Lagos February 24, 2011: The ongoing Nigerian Idol sponsored by Etisalat will take a new dimension this week as, for the first time since the show started, contestants in the musical reality show will attempt to impress the judges and win the votes of viewers at home as they perform Nigerian music. Read more

…. Hyundai I10, Grand Prize Still Up for Grabs!

Lagos February 23, 2011: Voting viewers whose votes are helping determine who stays or who leaves the Etisalat-sponsored Nigerian Idol music reality show stand the chance of winning the grand prize of a Hyundai I10 car as a reward of their loyalty to the show. Read more

Barcelona, Spain February 18, 2011: Etisalat last night extended its partnership agreement with FC Barcelona into Africa and Asia as Etisalat Afghanistan and Etisalat Nigeria were both named 'Official International Partner' for Spain's leading football team in their respective markets. Read more

Lagos February 18, 2011: It was a memorable farewell party for Nigerian Idol evictees, Tonii and George as they swayed to the beats churned out by DJ Elios. The place? Piccolo Mondo, Victoria Island, Lagos. Combining an elegant décor with luxurious comfort, and excellent service in a charming setting its hard to miss the all pervading Friday Night feeling and the promise of excitement that greets everyone present. Read more

Lagos February 17, 2011: Nigeria’s most innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat has announced the introduction of new data plans for new and existing Easynet users on the network. Read more

Lagos February 15, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria on Monday in Spain signed a partnership agreement with FC Barcelona, the renowned European football club, known popularly as Barça, and ranked Number 1 in the list of the greatest football clubs of the last 18 years by International organization IFFHS.
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Lagos Feburary 10, 2011: Ongoing Nigerian idols today narrowed down the number of contestants in the race to clinch the coveted N7.5m prize money with the eviction of two promising acts, Chito and Aj. Read more

Lagos January 31, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria’s Fight Malaria Initiative is gaining momentum and making meaningful impact on the nation, through the innovative, educative and engaging drama series ‘The Will to Win’. Read more

Lagos January 31, 2011: Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative GSM service company, is set to introduce two new BlackBerry service plans in line with its commitment to offering services that meet the diverse needs of its growing subscriber base. Read more

January 31, 2011: Etisalat Nigeria has announced the introduction of two new blackberry service offerings called the BIS Social and the BIS Email & IM plans to its growing Blackberry subscribers. Read more

Lagos January 17, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has formally unveiled a repackaged and reloaded Easy Cliq into the dynamic telecommunication market. Read more

Lagos January 6, 2010: For the third week running, Nigerian Idol, sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria has produced the latest set of entrants into the elite top 10 of the world acclaimed music reality show format. Read more

Lagos January 4, 2010: Amazing talent and inspiring creativity were the lot of viewers of Nigerian Idol, Nigeria’s increasingly popular family reality show, sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria. It was the fabulous duo of Anis Holloway and Misi Molu that held an anxious audience spell bound as vivacious Glory Oriskhi and petite Biodun Bello both Law students were announced as winners. Read more

Lagos December 24, 2010: Viewers of Nigerian Idol were treated to another taste of why the reality show format has become an instant favourite as after weeks of vigorous voting, crowd favorite Naomi Tare Mac and co-contestant Olamide Baruwa Etti a 400 level student of Babcock University defeated 8 other contestants to become the first two entrants into the Nigerian Idol Top Ten during the first Results Show. Read more

December 23, 2010 Etisalat Group and six other operators: Mobily (Saudi Arabia), Jordan Telecom, Mada and Zain (Jordan), Syria Telecom (Syria) and Superonline, a Turkcell Group company, from Turkey have announced the construction of the Middle East’s longest fully-redundant terrestrial communications infrastructure along a 7,750 kilometer round trip route called the Regional Cable Network Project. Read more

Lagos December 22, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria, lead sponsor of the ongoing Nigerian Idol reality show has announced the introduction of Voice Voting, a new, innovative voting service to enhance and ease subscribers’ voting for their favorite contestants throughout the duration of the Nigerian Idol show. Read more

Lagos December 22, 2010: Tension mounts once again as the curtains will fall on 40 young hopefuls as they vie for ten coveted spots in the ongoing Nigerian Idol reality show sponsored by telecoms giant, Etisalat Nigeria. Read more

Lagos December 14, 2010: Etisalat has been named the best wholesale provider of telecommunications services in the Middle East for the third consecutive year at the annual Capacity Awards ceremony which took place in Amsterdam, Holland. Read more

Lagos December 3, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria has been described as an authentic and responsible Nigerian brand with an international pedigree. Read more

Lagos December 3, 2010: For Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat, doing well in corporate social responsibility platform is as good as doing well in business. Read more

Lagos December 1, 2010: In furtherance of its commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives in the country, Etisalat Nigeria recently supported the National English Language Conference hosted by the British Council in Abuja. Read more

Lagos December 1, 2010: EMTS (Etisalat Nigeria) today announced the agreed purchase of Alheri Mobile Services Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of the Dangote Group. Alheri Mobile is a holder of a 3G licence for Nigeria Read more

Lagos November 23, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria has announced the extension of its roaming services to its prepaid subscribers in order to avail them the opportunity to enjoy its first class quality services at affordable costs wherever they are Read more

Lagos November 22, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat has been named as the Friendliest Tariff Mobile Operator at the African Telecom Hall of Fame Awards held recently in Lagos Read more

Lagos November 22, 2010: After months of preparation, anticipation and massive work behind the scenes, Etisalat Nigeria’s sponsored Nigerian Idol has now hit the airwaves. Read more

Lagos November 19, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria has announced the appointment of Abigail Isokpan as the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, a position she previously occupied in acting capacity Read more

…targets 7 million by December

Lagos November 11, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria CEO, Steven Evans has announced that the telecommunications company has recorded over six million subscribers on its network and is on target to end the year with seven million subscribers. Read more

…flags off The Fight Malaria Initiative

Lagos November 9, 2010: In furtherance of its commitment to corporate social responsibility in the country, Etisalat Nigeria flags off the launch of its CSR-health platform intervention with the Fight Malaria Initiative, solidly establishing its support for the eradication of malaria malaise in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos November 5, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with Samsung Electronics West Africa, has unveiled the all new Samsung GALAXY Tab for the first time in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos November 4, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria has described its sponsorship of the ongoing Nigerian Idol as a demonstration of its commitment to youth development in the country. Read more

Lagos November 2, 2010: In its unflinching support for the development of education across all levels in the country, Etisalat Nigeria recently made a donation towards developmental projects at the fund raising dinner of St. Saviour’s School, Ebute Metta Lagos. Read more

Lagos November 1, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria’s CEO, Steven Evans has reiterated the telecommunications company’s commitment to sports development in the country. Read more

Lagos October 24, 2010: The city of Calabar came alive at the weekend, as Etisalat Nigeria took auditions for Nigerian Idol to Cross River State. The vibrant crowd that turned up for the hottest musical auditions at the Cultural Center was proof that not only is Calabar a renowned tourist city but one overflowing with musical talents. Read more

Lagos October 22, 2010: In its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and fulfillment of its partnership promise to the Lagos State Government's Support-Our-Schools programme, Etisalat Nigeria on Friday, 22 October 2010 donated a complete primary school structure comprising of 11 classrooms, eight modern toilets and a borehole with water treatment, to the Lagos state government as part of the telecommunication company’s support for educational development in the country. Read more

Lagos October 20, 2010: Reaffirming its commitment to impacting and enhancing the quality of education among Nigerian students in the country, Etisalat Nigeria today, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in Abuja awarded scholarships to outstanding undergraduates with the highest CGPA in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Management Sciences in the Northern region universities under its annual merit award scheme. Read more

Lagos October 16, 2010: In its commitment to constantly connect with the youth segment of the Nigerian telecomm market, the country’s most innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat, has taken auditions for the hottest musical reality format, Nigerian Idol to Abuja. The two-day audition took place at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel over the weekend amidst calls for an extension of the audition dates. Read more

Lagos October 12, 2010: In its continuous support for worthy cause which enhances humanity; Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company has announced increased support for its sponsorship of the Governor’s Cup Tennis Championship with the provision of electronic scoreboard, daily raffle draws for spectators and refreshment for players and officials throughout the duration of the tournament. Read more

Lagos October 11, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative company, Etisalat Nigeria, is demonstrating its support for the development of a vibrant art sector in Nigeria as it has partnered with the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) for an exhibition designed to promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. Read more

Lagos October 10, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria, the most innovative telecommunications company and title sponsor of Nigerian Idol has announced successful conclusion of auditions in the Coal City, Enugu. Read more

Lagos October 8, 2010: Nigeria Idol, the inspiring new reality T.V show sponsored by Etisalat Nigeria is set to storm the Federal Capital Territory Abuja in its second round of auditions beginning on 16 October 2010 at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Read more

Lagos October 8, 2010: It was encomium galore for Etisalat on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company gave out scholarship award to University students with the highest CGPA in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Management Sciences in the South-south and South-east. Read more

Wins Most Innovative CSR Company and Best Company in Youth Friendly CSR....

Lagos September 25, 2010: Etisalat’s position as the Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company has been further reinforced with its emergence as the Most Innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company and Best Company in Youth Friendly CSR award at the prestigious Social Enterprise Report and Awards (SERA) in Lagos on Friday, 24 September. The global telecoms company also won the. Read more

Lagos, September 22, 2010: In its desire to its teeming subscribers, Etisalat Nigeria recently announced the opening of its Experience Center in Maiduguri located at Kashim Ibrahim Way, opposite Borno Medical Center, Maiduguri, Borno State.... Read more

Lagos September 21, 2010: Innovative telecoms giant, Etisalat Nigeria, has today announced its sponsorship of Nigerian Idol at a star-studded event in Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos. The reality show, tagged ‘Giving Voice to Your Dreams’ will, in a matter of weeks, commence the process of exciting viewers and changing the face of the Nigerian entertainment industry.... Read more

Lagos September 21, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria once again raised the standard for corporate social initiatives in Nigeria when it recently won the highly-rated Category A’ Corporate Social Responsibility Award, the highest honour given by the Lagos State Government, in recognition of its outstanding achievements in rejuvenating the educational sector in Lagos State... Read more

Lagos September 6, 2010: In celebration of Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary, Nigeria’s most innovative company, Etisalat Nigeria, is offering its Easy starter and Easy Cliq subscribers a chance to enjoy the easy life on the network with the introduction of a new tariff proposition called easylife. Read more

Lagos August 31, 2010: In its commitment to constantly bring value to its customers and offer affordable tariff structures, Etisalat has introduced a new tariff proposition called Easy Life on its network. Read more

Lagos August 26, 2010: Innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat has announced that it has entered into a deal with 27 July Sports Limited to sponsor its radio program, Mega Sports from September 1, 2010. Read more

Abuja August 17, 2010: In its commitment to maintaining cordial relationships with and supporting its various stakeholder groups, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company played a receptive host to the African delegates in the just concluded third ‘African Union Conference of African Ministers in Charge of Information and Communication’ which held between 3 – 7 August at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Read more

Lagos, August 17, 2010: Subscribers on Etisalat Easy Starter and Easy Cliq plans are enjoying free airtime as the innovative telecommunications company offers one free minute for every three minutes of call received from other networks within a month via its new and innovative Bonus on Incoming Calls (BOIC) feature. Read more

Lagos August 6, 2010: Etisalat has formally unveiled an Experience Centre at the E-Center, Sabo Yaba on Thursday, 28 July 2010, to further bring its unique products and services closer to new and existing customers on the network. Read more

Lagos August 6, 2010: As part of its commitment to deliver world class telecommunication services, Etisalat recently organized a customer forum for its growing subscribers in Lagos. Read more

Lagos July 23, 2010: New and existing customers on Etisalat network are set to enjoy enhanced service as the innovative telecommunications company is now live on the submarine fibre optic cable system provided by Main One. Read more

Lagos July 19, 2010: In line with its commitment to providing quality services to its growing customers, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has signed up with Main One Company Limited; Read more

Lagos July 9, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company,
Etisalat, on Friday, 9 July 2010 in Lagos formally introduced a repackaged and recharged all new Easy Starter into the market. Read more

Lagos July 2, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms service provider is pleased to announce, Friday 02 July 2010 that it has attained the four million subscriber base on its network. Read more

Lagos June 25, 2010. The Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, has revealed at the just concluded West and Central Africa Com Conference in Dakar, Senegal that the company remains committed to connecting the unconnected in Nigeria as it has now attained the Four Million active subscriber mark. Read more

Lagos June 13, 2010: Etisalat has positioned the UAE amongst the first five countries in the world and the first in the Middle East and North Africa to have 3 Dimension (3D) TV when it demonstrated and launched the service at a press conference held recently at the Etisalat headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Read more

Lagos June 8, 2010. With the opening of the Etisalat CSR Centre by the innovative telecommunications company at the Lagos Business School’s Pan-Africa University, the study of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a catalyst for social and economic development, has been integrated as a compulsory course for MBA students of the prestigious school. Read more

Lagos June 4, 2010: In its commitment to rewarding customers for their loyalty to the brand, Nigeria’s most innovative GSM service provider, Etisalat has announced the introduction of two promo packages for its new and existing customers respectively, on its BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) plan. Read more

Lagos May 28, 2010: Etisalat subscribers and other participants will have the opportunity to browse the internet for free using the company’s Easynet data card service at this year’s edition of the West African International Telecommunications & Information Communications Technology Exhibition and Conference (WAFRITEL). Read more

Lagos May 26, 2010: In continuation of its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the society, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat on Friday 26 May organized a Career Counseling session for secondary schools students including Ilado Community Secondary, Wahab Folawiyo High School, Government Senior College, Ikoyi; Government Senior College, Ikoyi and Akande Dahunsi Senior High School, Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Read more

Lagos May 21, 2010. Nigeria’s most innovative telecom company, Etisalat, has been commended for its genuine interest in promoting high ethical standards in community service, business and the professions. Read more

Lagos May 14, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunication company, Etisalat formally launched its Kaduna Experience Centre today, Friday, May 14, 2010 to further increase bonding and bring its services closer to new and existing customers on the network. Read more

Lagos May 14, 2010: Subscribers on the Etisalat network have continued to express their excitement on the ongoing “talk for free” promo that offers customers free one minute for every minute spent on the network. Read more

Lagos May 14, 2010: For 10 lucky Etisalat subscribers who have recently returned from the UK as winners of the t Etisalat “Win a Trip to the UK” EPL promotion, it was a lifetime experience to be treasured for a long time to come. The winners, 5 of them and their partners, had the opportunity to watch the final match of the English Premier League between Chelsea and Wigan at Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge stadium, London. Read more

UAE, May 7, 2010: Etisalat group has been named the ‘International Leader in Telecommunications Sector – Asia & Africa’, by the judging committee of the Middle East Business Leaders Summit. Read more

Lagos May 6, 2010: Winners of Etisalat’s Win a Trip to the UK leg of the company’s English Premier League (EPL) promotion are in for a fabulous time as the innovative telecom giant is set to take them to London to watch the final match of the English Premier League between Chelsea and Wigan at Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge stadium. Read more

Lagos, May 6, 2010: Following the successful launch of the Etisalat CSR Centre at the Lagos Business School (LBS), the Pan-Africa University recently, established NGOs have commended the initiative and indicated interest in partnering with the innovative telecoms company for the purpose of expanding the frontier of corporate social responsibility in the country. Read more

Lagos April 23, 2010: Subscribers on Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms network, Etisalat, will continue to enjoy the ongoing talk for free promo as the company has announced its extension till 31 May, 2010. Read more

Lagos April 23, 2010. The launch of Etisalat CSR Centre by the innovative telecommunications company recently at the Lagos Business School’s Pan-Africa University, Ajah, has been described as an unprecedented initiative worthy of emulation by other corporate organizations in furtherance of corporate social responsibility in the country. Read more

Lagos April 14, 2010: In a continuous demonstration of its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the country, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria today formally unveiled Etisalat CSR Centre at Lagos Business School; the Pan Africa University at Ajah in Lagos. Read more

Lagos, April 13, 2010: For lucky football loving subscribers on the Etisalat network, its been all smiles to the bank as the country’s most innovative telecoms company presented three cheques worth $7000 to another set of winners on Tuesday in the on-going “Predict and Win’ EPL promo. Read more

Lagos March 30, 2010. Living up to its status as Nigeria’s most innovative network, Etisalat Nigeria has announced the introduction of a special promotional package targeted at its subscribers in the south-south and south-eastern parts of the country. Read more

Lagos, March 29, 2010: Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecoms company Etisalat, over the weekend presented a cheque of $5000 to Khadijat Nike Mustapha, Read more

Lagos March 22, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecom company, Etisalat has been commended for its genuine interest in the development of the youth of Nigeria. Read more

Lagos, March 22, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms company, Etisalat has announced its preparedness to run a new promo that affords its subscribers the opportunity to enjoy free talk free time on its network between April 1st and 30th. Read more

Lagos, 20 March 2010: Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, recently hosted new members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to Lagos State at the maiden edition of the Mind-the-Gap career mentoring project designed by e-Green Limited for national manpower development. Read more

Lagos, March 17th, 2010: Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company has launched its Awolowo Road Experience Center. Read more

Lagos March 15, 2010: It was a fun-filled night on Friday, 12th March, as Etisalat hosted the welcome party for new members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to Lagos State. Read more

Lagos. March 8, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria’s Sales Director, Tolu Ojo, will deliver a keynote address at this year’s Anatomy of Selling 2010 professional development seminar which has the theme “Start Here, Go Anywhere - Plotting your Career & Life Success in Professional Selling”. Read more

Lagos February 23, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria, has announced its preparedness to introduce first-of-its-kind eco-friendly SIM cards into the Nigerian market as part of its environmental protection CSR initiative. Read more

Lagos February 19, 2010: As part of its commitment to build strong partnership with its distribution partners, Etisalat Nigeria is set to host a Distribution Partners’ Award Event to recognize and reward them for their contribution to the continuing growth of its business in Nigeria. Read more

Lagos, 16 February, 2010. Thrilled by the special treatment accorded them at the maiden edition of Easy Cliq Valentine Groove to celebrate the valentine season over the weekend in Lagos, Read more

Lagos, 16 February, 2010. Etisalat Group has announced that its subscriber base has exceeded 100 million subscribers across its 18 markets in the Middle East, Asia and Africa covering 2 billion people. Read more

Lagos February 11, 2010: This year’s valentine celebration promises to be unforgettable for walk-in customers to Etisalat Experience Centres across the country as the telecommunication company announced that customers stand the chance of winning fantastic gifts such as meal vouchers to choice Chinese Restaurants, Read more

Lagos February 10, 2010: In continuation of its network expansion drive, Etisalat has connected more villages and satellite towns of Okene-Eba, Inioziomi Layout and Idogi in Okene; Little Obokum and Okuku in Calabar; Igoli, Ogboja, Ukpah, Odajie, Aragban, and Ekumtak in Ogoja; Read more

Lagos February 3, 2010: In celebration of the valentine season, Etisalat has announced the return of its unique 9javaganza promo that offers new and existing subscribers on its network the opportunity to enjoy free airtime to call friends and loved ones during weekends from the 1st February to 31st March 2010. Read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2 February, 2010: Etisalat today announced its preliminary consolidated financial results for the year 2009, revealing a Net Profit of AED 8,836m for the Group compared to AED 8,511m recorded in 2008, which included profit on sale of shares in Mobily of AED 892m after federal royalty. Read more

Lagos, 2 February 2010 - Etisalat today announced the signing of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Pacific Controls, the leading global automation Company, to jointly work towards offering machine to machine (M2M) applications and support to Etisalat’s clients. Read more

Abu Dhabi, 1 February 2010: Etisalat has acquired an additional share equal to 18% in “Atlantic Telecom” for a value of USD75 Million thus increasing the shareholding to 100%. Read more

Lagos January 29, 2010: In celebration of the valentine season, Etisalat has announced the return of its unique 9javaganza promo that offers new and existing subscribers on its network the opportunity to enjoy free airtime to call friends and loved ones during weekends from the 1st February to 31st March 2010. Read more

Lagos 28th January, 2010. The Fifth entrant into the Nigerian telecoms market, and the first of a new generation; Etisalat, has been described as a business success by the Dean of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Professor Ben Oghojafor. Read more

Lagos January 26, 2010: Etisalat Nigeria has announced a special 35% discount on all voice tariffs from Nigeria to Haiti as part of its effort to lend support in the wake of the earthquake that recently shook the Central American country. Read more

Lagos January 26, 2010: In its continuous effort to expand its services to more subscribers and enhance connectivity of GSM services in the country, Nigeria’s innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, today announced the extension of its network coverage area to more cities, towns and villages. Read more

Lagos January 25, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat has extended its ‘special BlackBerry services offer’ aimed at providing new and existing customers with the opportunity of enjoying two months’ free subscription at the purchase of any blackberry devices from its experience centers. Read more

Lagos, 22nd January 2010. Easycliq subscribers are in for a time of fun and thrill as Nigeria’s innovative telecommunication company Etisalat storms Lagos with a Valentine concert tagged Easycliq Val’s Groove. Read more

Lagos January 15, 2010: Etisalat subscribers who have benefited in the ongoing special promotion package that offers two months free subscription at the purchase of any of the blackberry devices – BlackBerry bold 9000, Storm 9500 and Curve 8900 on the unique BlackBerry Internet Service plan, are full of praises to the innovative telecommunications company for the promo. Read more

Lagos January 5, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat is offering a special promotional package that provides new and existing customers with the opportunity of enjoying two months’ free subscription at the purchase of any of the blackberry devices – BlackBerry Bold 9000, Storm 9500 and Curve 8900 on the unique BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) plan. Read more

Lagos, January 1, 2010: Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, is offering new and existing subscribers on its Easy Starter and Easy Cliq packages bonuses on every recharge made on the network in a new Bonus on Recharge promo where every subscriber who recharges on the Etisalat network would get a percentage bonus. Read more