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MTN Nigeria service, especially in the areas of Internet connectivity has ranked far above competitors in the country.According to a study by a French company that measures Internet connectivity globally, nPerf, MTN maintained its leadership position in the market.
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The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has justified the 50 percent tariff increase in services rendered by telecommunication outfits, saying it was due to inflation and rising costs of operation. The minister spoke while responding to questions at the 2025 budget defense session by the joint House of Representatives and Senate…
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Telco giant MTN Nigeria says the recent 50% tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will help sustain the telecom industry and improve service delivery. In a statement on Tuesday, Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, said the adjustment would address rising operational costs and ensure critical investments in infrastructure. “This tariff adjustment…
11 Jan
In a heartfelt tribute to a life marked by integrity, service, and unwavering devotion to family, Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer of MTN Nigeria, hosted a grand funeral ceremony to honour his late father, Pa Agapitus Mary Chike Okigbo
1 Jan
MTN has unveiled the ‘Let Children be Children’ report, a comprehensive study aimed at addressing the critical issue of online safety among Nigerian children.
27 Dec
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorised the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria following the company's failure to settle interconnect charges. In a statement released on December 27, 2024, Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, confirmed that the approval was granted after Exchange Telecommunications was found to have insufficient reasons for…
27 Dec
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL).
20 Dec
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has awarded N15 million as general damages against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited for disturbing a Nigerian customer’s phone number with unsolicited messages and callertunes without the customer’s subscription to these services. The Appeal Court passed the judgment on Friday, declaring that this action violated the right to privacy and…
7 Dec
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with Accesstech Innovation and Research Centre, has called on Nigerians, organizations, and individuals to stop stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities and instead promote inclusion by creating employment opportunities for them in both public and private sectors. Speaking at the International Day for Persons with Disabilities held at Falomo, Lagos,…
3 Dec
For improved Fifth Generation (5G) penetration in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, handset evolution and its affordability, coupled network rollouts in urban areas by service providers, have been projected to be very crucial.
2 Dec
A student of Glorious Covenant School, Rivers State, Ikenna Ikechukwu, emerged the 2024 mPulse Spelling Bee champion at the weekend. He won the grand prize of a N5 million scholarship, a laptop, a smartphone, and a mPulse goody bag. Ikenna will also serve as the MTN Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a day. The spelling bee…
1 Dec
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The Director, Corporate Affairs of the FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, made this known on Sunday in a statement on the official X account of the commission. The inquisitions, which…
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