MTN challenges Netflix, Showmax with launch of streaming platform
One of Africa’s leading telecommunications providers, MTN Group, has entered a strategic partnership with UK-based video software firm Synamedia to create a…
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MTN, Airtel cut $1.2bn debt to reduce FX burden
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Africa have significantly reduced their foreign debt, repaying a total of $1.2 billion in 2024. This…
MTN partners auto manufacturers to boost local content
MTN Nigeria has partnered with automobile manufacturers Nord and GAC Motors to support local content policy and promote made-in-Nigeria products. As part…
NCC grants 10-year renewal for MTN’s first 800MHz license
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced that the Nigerian Communications Commission has approved the renewal of its 800MHz spectrum band license (Channel…
MTN exits Guinea, sells operations to govt
MTN Group, Africa’s largest network operator by subscriber base, has confirmed the completion of the sale of its Guinea operations (MTN Guinea-Conakry)…
MTN to pay N15m damages over unsolicited messages
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a customer’s right to privacy, ordering MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to pay N15 million…
MTN extends internet to rural African communities
Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN is exploring partnerships with low-Earth orbit satellite providers to extend internet connectivity to rural and remote regions…
MTN seeks additional payment licenses for MoMo
MTN Nigeria has applied for Payment Service Solutions Provider and Payment Terminal Service Provider licenses for its fintech subsidiary, MoMo Payment Service…
MTN, Airtel generate N3.67trn data, voice revenue in 2024 H1
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Nigeria collectively reported revenues of approximately N3.67 trillion from their data and voice services in the…
MTN, IHS Nigeria renew tower agreements to 2032
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, and MTN Nigeria have stated the renewal and extension of their Nigerian tower Master…
MTN’s MoMo PSB CEO, CCO step down
CEO of MTN’s MoMo Payment Service Bank, Eli Hini and Elsa Muzzolini, Chief Commercial Officer, have both left the company. Muzzolini has…
MTN Nigeria shuts offices nationwide over sim blockage backlash
Nigeria’s telecom giant, MTN has closed all of its stores and service centers in Nigeria. This follows the network provider’s recent line-barring…