…set to boost mobile connectivity in underserved areas By Blessing Emmanuel MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda to enhance mobile connectivity, particularly in underserved regions. The telecom giants announced the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigerian subscribers are reportedly switching to alternative network providers following a sharp increase in MTN Nigeria’s data and SMS tariffs. The telecommunications giant recently implemented a price adjustment of up to 50 per cent on its data…
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja In a favourable ruling that reinforces the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), the Federal High Court in Lagos has affirmed that the commission has the statutory power to regulate competition and…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from the network of MTN Nigeria due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. Exchange Telecommunications is a local and international interconnect carrier.\In a statement by Reuben Muoka,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors comprising GTBank, MTN, and Air Peace. The Commission disclosed this in…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has announced the launch of a comprehensive inquiry into widespread consumer complaints involving leading companies in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors, including GTBank, MTN, and Air Peace. The Commission revealed this in…
MTN Nigeria has unveiled plans to market Nigeria’s tourism assets to the world through a newly established platform, known as “See Naija”. Ugonwa Nwoye, Chief Customer Relations Officer and Ag. Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits for mini-grid electricity generation to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others. In Q1 2024, NERC issued nine new off-grid generation licenses totaling 109.69 megawatts, along…
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, has declared that the telecommunications sector is in a “deep crisis,” facing significant sustainability challenges across the country. Speaking at the telecom investment forum organized by the Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) in Lagos, Toriola…
On Wednesday, MTN Group, Africa’s leading telecommunications company, announced it is set to record a half-year loss due to the devaluation of the Nigerian naira and operational challenges in Sudan. The company’s financial performance has been heavily impacted by these…
