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  • T2 Backs Youth Excellence as NCBC Wins Bosun Tijani Foundation Basketball Tournament

    T2 Backs Youth Excellence as NCBC Wins Bosun Tijani Foundation Basketball Tournament

    T2 has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and excellence through sport as the NCBC basketball team, adopted by the brand, emerged champions of the Bosun Tijani Foundation Youth Basketball Tournament held at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, Abeokuta.

    The tournament, organised by the Bosun Tijani Foundation in collaboration with the Ogun State Government and supported by several partners including T2, brought together 12 competitive teams from across Nigeria, positioning basketball as a powerful platform for youth engagement, discipline, and opportunity.

    NCBC’s championship run reflected the values T2 seeks to champion, work ethic, intelligence, teamwork, and resilience. The team recorded commanding victories over Team Vision, Warlords, and Elevate before defeating the Ilupjeu Raiders 66–52 in a gripping final.

    Commenting on the adoption of the team, Seni Ogunkola, Vice President, Brands and Communication, T2 stated “NCBC embodies the qualities we believe in, exceptional work rate, intelligence on the ball, discipline, and a hunger to excel. By supporting them, T2 is investing in potential, purpose, and the next generation of leaders on and off the court.”

    The climax of the event saw His Royal Highness, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, alongside Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, present the trophy to the victorious team, drawing rapturous applause from spectators. The event was also attended by the Chief of Staff to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr. Lere Olayinka, and the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Honourable Wasiu Isiaka, underscoring strong institutional support for youth-focused initiatives.

    Through its participation in the tournament, T2 continues to position itself as a brand that goes beyond sponsorship, championing platforms that unlock talent, inspire ambition, and create lasting social impact for Nigerian youth.

  • OnePipe Responds to Consumer Payment Stress; Introduces Utility Scheduling on PaywithAccount

    OnePipe Responds to Consumer Payment Stress; Introduces Utility Scheduling on PaywithAccount

    A recent consumer survey from financial inclusion advocate EFInA revealed that almost half of Nigerian adults have missed at least one critical utility or service payment in the past year. To tackle this widespread issue, OnePipe today unveiled a new payment scheduling feature within its PaywithAccount platform, enabling Nigerians to automate essential payments including electricity, airtime, and mobile data subscriptions.

    The new scheduling solution, launched in response to rising consumer demand for simplified payments, allows users to effortlessly automate recurring payments directly from their existing bank accounts through paywithaccount.com. The feature was designed specifically to address the ongoing stress faced by consumers who struggle to manage multiple payment obligations manually, often resulting in service disruptions, penalties, and financial anxiety.

    A recent Nairametrics report highlights that nearly half of all urban Nigerians surveyed admitted facing disruptions in essential services due to forgotten or delayed payments. Many consumers rely heavily on manual reminders or mental notes, with limited success.

    Akin Olunloye, Product Manager,  PaywithAccount, emphasized the rationale behind the launch, stating, “Managing monthly payments has become a significant source of stress for many Nigerians. This scheduling feature within PaywithAccount is a direct response to the need for automation. Our goal is to help consumers streamline their payments reliably and consistently.”

    Users who tested the service ahead of its official launch expressed strong satisfaction with the convenience provided. Chinyere, a lawyer based in Lagos, remarked, “Missing electricity payments has always been a hassle in my household. Automating with PaywithAccount has eliminated that completely. I get notifications and receipts immediately through WhatsApp. It’s made a big difference.”

    Another early adopter, Sodiq, a digital marketer, noted, “I handle various payments every month for family and business purposes. Automating these transactions with PaywithAccount means I never worry about disruptions, even if I’m occupied or traveling. It’s genuinely simplified how I handle my finances.”

    PaywithAccount’s automated scheduling currently supports major electricity distribution companies, including Eko, Ikeja, Abuja, and Ibadan, as well as all primary mobile operators (MTN, Airtel, Glo, and T2). Additional payment categories, such as cooperative society dues and insurance premiums, will be added soon.

    PaywithAccount by OnePipe continues to support the financial needs of Nigerians by providing intuitive, secure, and relevant payment solutions that integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

  • MTN Nigeria gets nod from NCC to lease of frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited

    MTN Nigeria gets nod from NCC to lease of frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited

    MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to lease the frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited (formerly 9Mobile). Effective 1 October 2025, MTN Nigeria will lease 5MHz frequency division duplex (FDD) in the 900MHz band and 15MHz FDD in the 1800MHz band from T2 Mobile for a period of three years. 

    The spectrum lease arrangement is crucial for the national roaming agreement with T2, enabling MTN Nigeria to effectively handle the increased network traffic from T2’s customer base using our infrastructure. This integrated approach, combining spectrum trade and national roaming, underscores our commitment to industry collaboration, infrastructure sharing, and the broader goal of advancing digital inclusion across Nigeria.

    Commenting on the development, MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola said: “We are delighted with this milestone, which aligns with our Ambition 2025 strategy. It reaffirms our unwavering commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality connectivity to our customers. By leveraging additional spectrum resources, we are enhancing network capacity in a cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable way. 

    We are also fostering a more collaborative telecom ecosystem—recently signing a national roaming agreement with T2 and onboarding Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs)—to drive industry innovation and long-term sustainability. These initiatives underscore our dedication to expanding broadband access and advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation and inclusive growth.”

    Furthermore, MTN Nigeria will not renew its existing one-year lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Ltd (Ntel), which currently covers 5MHz FDD in the 900MHz band and 10MHz FDD in the 1800MHz band across 17 states. In line with the agreement’s terms, this lease expires on 29 November 2025.

    The company reiterated its commitment to investing in infrastructure and partnerships that support the delivery of innovative and high-quality telecommunications services to Nigerians.