It is pretty annoying to send bulk SMS to many recipients and some do not get it, in other words, to experience partial delivery of bulk SMS. A lot has been said already on the possible reasons for this and how to better deal with it.

Click here to see the role of network operators in partial delivery of bulk SMS and also the role of the recipient(s) in this condition. Another party on which blame for partial delivery of bulk SMS can be tied to is you the sender.

Partial delivery of bulk SMS is said to happen when you send bulk messages and some recipients get it while others do not. All parties involved from the point of sending to delivery of bulk SMS has a role to play in partial delivery. We’ve already seen the role of network operators. See here.

Here, we look at the role of the recipient in partial delivery of bulk SMS.

When you send messages to many numbers and some recipients gets it while some do not, we say you’ve experienced Partial Delivery of bulk SMS. Probably you’ve experienced this at one time or the other during your use of bulk SMS service. There is an explanation for this though and of course there is a solution for that.

All the parties involved in SMS sending and delivery have a part to play in partial delivery of bulk SMS. Here, we look at the part of the GSM operator.

One of the constant features of many tertiary institutions in Nigeria is associations, groups or clubs that are driven towards accomplishing different objectives within the institution.

“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy, as all play and no work makes Jack a mere toy”. This is an age long proverb which emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between hard work and relaxation.

Do-No-disturb is a feature that effectively blocks or silent an unwanted calls and messages. It also helps to avoid an unwanted unknown individual or telecommunication calls and SMS.

Why is it in place?

With the Do-Not-Disturb feature, you can automatically ignore or block annoying or unwanted calls and SMS. Do-Not- Disturb effectively silences almost all notifications while you aren’t actively using your phone. It also silences all phone calls by default, but you might want your phone to ring when certain important people calls.

How it has affected bulk SMS

With the directive from the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on do not disturb. It has been enforced on the network providers to implement Do not disturb on all subscribers. In view this, Bulk SMS has been affected and we deliver messages to some network. For some hours, we do not deliver messages to MTN lines, but now resolved.

MTN are currently working on their SMS delivery to all the numbers. Here is the update for this delivery.

Real-Time Update

Update: July 7, 2016 19:15

We are pleased to inform you that after close monitoring for about 4 hours, we can confirm that delivery has stabilized and you can now recommence SMS traffic. Thanks.

Update: July 7, 2016 16:43

Preliminary data shows potential new restriction on traffic types being accepted by MTN, based on DND (Do Not Disturb) functionality.
Rest assured you will be informed further as new information becomes available.

Update: July 7, 2016 12:20

We have been informed of delivery failure issue on some mobile units (Phones) which has been related to a generic error for which we are currently in discussion directly with the operator (MTN Nigeria). Once we receive any feedback for this you'll be informed.

Thank you for your patience in the meantime.

Update: July 7, 2016 10:51

SmartSMSSolutions started delivering message to MTN numbers and delivery service restored.

Update: July 7, 2016 10:50

MTN Reactivated the delivery service of their SMS

Update: July 6, 2016 20:00

Smartsmssolutions blocked the delivery to messages to MTN lines to avoid units lost to clients.

Update: July 6, 2016 13:00

MTN delivery banned due to unpleasant of Do Not- Disturb (DND) implemented by the NCC.

Update: July 1, 2016 08:00

Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) enforced Do Not Disturb (DND) and there were delivery inconsistencies.

Update: July 7, 2016 19:15

SmartSmsSolutions confirmed messages delivery to be stabilized and SMS traffic fully restored. 

Emergencies are somewhat inevitable in every day affairs of life. We can hardly predict life's occurrences, as life always has twists and unexpected events set up for us. It is the way we handle emergency situations that is the most important thing.

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In just a matter of time, the present executives of a school association be it departmental, faculty, cultural or SUG, will conclude their administration, paving way for a new one. The process of getting these new executives is mostly through elections, and good preparation is needed to make this a success.

Associations in tertiary institutions plays various roles towards giving satisfactory services to the students belonging to the association during their stay in school, be it the department, the faculty, the cultural association, the religious association or the SUG level. We have already seen one way they can drive improved grades for the members of the association. See here.

If you are a student in any of the tertiary institutions in Nigeria, you most certainly belong to an association, be it the departmental association, faculty association, cultural association e.t.c. And additionally, you may nurture the desire to hold an executive position in your association in the near future, especially if you are in a lower level now. Let us show you how to win your election with no fuss.

Tertiary institutions Associations, from the departmental level to the SUG level have important roles to play in organization of the students belonging to such associations during the duration of their stay in school, therefore making them indispensable. Most times though, getting all members of the association to attend congress meetings as scheduled can be a real challenge.

In this article, we look at how school departmental, faculty, cultural and SUG associations are organized and how bulk SMS can be used to make sure everybody pays the departmental due and as such the department can move forward.

Every year, People are struggling to get into the tertiary institutions of their choice. It is one thing though to get admitted into your institution and department of choice, and it is another thing to put in good performances and come out with good grades at the end of the course duration. A number of factors though will determine this.

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An Executive role in a school departmental or faculty association is not the easiest of roles. You have hundreds of desperate students breathing down your neck with only a limited time to make an impact. Once EXCOS are elected, they already a clear picture of what they want to accomplish, executing these projects though might sometimes be a challenge.

As Executives of a school departmental association, there is a weighty though exciting responsibility on your shoulders. In order to effectively shoulder these responsibilities though, the EXCOS must have a clear picture of everything they have to offer at association meetings. In order not to appear confused and out of ideas in front of the members, adequate preparation is necessary.

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If you a boss in any line of business whatsoever, you definitely want the employees working for you to give their best. Regardless of how smart you are and the frameworks you have for a successful business, if you are working with passive staffs, you are doomed for failure.

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You can handle the loss of a client, but you won’t want to deal with an angry client. The last thing you will want as a business person is have irked clients raining down your neck, as this can spell doom for your business. At times though, clients’ disappointments might come from situations beyond your control. How best will you deal with that?

Graphics design business just as Web design is a lucrative Job opportunity in Nigeria today with many potentials of getting patronizes. One major challenge faced by graphics designers is increasing the customer base as most times they have to make do with the ones they already have. Worry not though; we already considered how to do that. See how to increase your customer base by 100% in a month.

Have you, as a businessman or woman ever found yourself in this dilemma? You sell quality products and you know it and/or you render quality service and it’s undeniable, but you just can seem to make your clients stay loyal to you. It’s difficult to get them coming back. Learn the simple secret solution to that unfortunate situation here.

On this platform, we have already given out a sort of secret on how to get a well paid job as your own boss and graphics design in much in the picture. Revisit it here. In a world where learning a new skill has now become very easy with online videos and podcasts, it is not surprising that graphics design is now making waves.

“It is not money that makes money, it is knowledge that makes money”- Robert Kiyosaki. Humans who are passionate about learning and have delved their minds into the tans and vats of literature and/or acquire new skills will know this to be true. There is no surer way to make fortune than being the one with the knowledge in an area where need for it is inevitable.

It is in no way far from the truth if you say that regular and quality communication with employees is essentially important for the abiding success of any organization. To get everybody on the same track and get out the best from them, you must always talk with them and get their feedback too. See here where bulk SMS and internal communications meet.

Every 27^th day of May each year is a day set aside as a public holiday for kids. It is termed the ‘Children’s Day’. This is a day that offers parents, guardians and tutors alike the opportunity to treat these wonderful kids to an exciting and memorable occasion which will put smiles on their faces. We’ve got some pretty exciting ideas on how to make this the best for them.

The uses of bulk SMS for communication by web designers cannot be overemphasized. These uses range from using it for adverts, doing follow-up on clients, getting feedbacks from clients among others. In a nutshell, what SMS does is provide a readily available communication tool that achieves the purpose its intended for. Little wonder it has gained so much popularity today as a marketing tool.

A communication without feedback is an incomplete one. Speaking without response from the recipient is like talking to the wind. Feedbacks are essentially important if there is going to be a major breakthrough in a communication between two or more parties. In fact, every business organization thrives on feedbacks.

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The idea of getting a job which pays you more than what you need is mouthwatering. In the present circumstance though, the idea of getting a job which pays you just what you need to take care of yourself and loved ones is a welcomed one. What about the idea of getting a Job which gives you both and leaves you with no commitment to anybody, in other words, BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Wonderful!

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According to a survey carried out by a recruitment firm in Nigeria at the early part of 2016, about 45 percent of Nigerian graduates were found to be unemployed. Little wonder then that as thousands of Nigerian youths joins the labor market every year, they find Jobs hard to come by, since they only join up with the already over saturated labor market with little opportunities.

We’ve considered at length the various ways in which bulk SMS can be used to great effect on all the NTSC orientation camps currently opened in all the states of the federation. It has been shown that individuals can use this to advertise their business, make money from it, camp platoon EXCOS can also organize the platoon with it, same way the OBS can use it for various purposes.

The Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS) on every NYSC Orientation camp is the chief source of dissemination of information on camp. The functions of the OBS are enormous, ranging from passing out firsthand updates from camp officials, announcing platoon meetings, and even entertaining the youth Corp members with music and other fun programs. In short, they make the stay on camp anything but boring.

Social night competitions are a regular part of NYSC camp orientation course. These events offer an opportunity for the Corp members to do something different from the parades and lectures which sometimes can be more tiring than exciting. Little wonder everyone loves the night of socials.

NYSC orientation camps aren’t all about the parades and early morning drills. An integral part of the fun during the camping period are the social night competitions which pits platoons against themselves and entertain the audience loads. You definitely don’t want your platoon to just make up the numbers; you will want to win something.

A lot has been said on this handle on how bulk SMS as an effective means of communication can be used effectively in NYSC orientation camps all over the country. You can use it to make money, you can equally advertise your business with it, the OBS can use it to communicate platoon meetings and also give important updates to Corp members among other things.

Every society or group of people who are gathered together for a purpose needs administration if they are to accomplish their set objectives. The NYSC Platoons are also not an exemption. Little wonder then that EXCOS are appointed or elected as the case may be within the platoons.

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You’ll never get enough of important updates and directives during your three (3) weeks stay on NYSC orientation camp. If left on your own, most of these updates and important directives might pass you by, but thanks in part to the Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS), that communication gap is bridged.

The NYSC Camps orientation broadcasting service (OBS) is charged with the responsibility of disseminating timely information, updates and reminders to Youth Corp members during the duration of the orientation camp. Entertainment is also another important function of the group.

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It is a common saying that if you have a product you want to sell or wonderful service you want to render, and you need people who will subscribe to this, your primary target should be the youths. That is in no way far from the truth as youths are the bedrock of any society. Where best can you also get many youths at the same time if not in NYSC orientation camps?

We’ve already seen on this platform that one of the major objectives of an NYSC CDS group is to embark on a CDS project during the course of their service year that will benefit the community they find themselves. We’ve equally seen how bulk SMS can be used to advertise such projects. Once completed though, next comes project launching.

One of the major objectives of any administration of an NYSC CDS group is to embark on a CDS project that will benefit the community they find themselves. In fact, that is exactly the aim of the NYSC CDS scheme.

Being what it is, an unexpected situation requiring an immediate action, every organization or establishment needs an effective system to deal with emergencies. In most cases, if emergencies are not dealt with quick enough, loss of life and property may result.

Based on one of the most important aim of the NYSC scheme, for serving Corp members to provide worthwhile service to the community they are, most of the Community Development Service(CDS) groups have as part of their service, sensitization to the public on various important matters.