The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its approval for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to disconnect Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to financial institutions with outstanding debts. The disconnection will take effect if the institutions fail to settle their overdue invoices by Monday, January 27, 2025. The Commission […]
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MTN Nigeria has set a groundbreaking record as the first Nigerian organization, the first telecommunications company, and the first entity within the MTN Group to achieve the prestigious Compliance Management System (CMS) certification from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This internationally recognized certification underscores MTN Nigeria’s dedication to upholding world-class […]
Sub-Saharan African countries incurred a loss of $1.56 billion due to government-imposed internet shutdowns in 2024, according to a report by Top10VPN, an international VPN review website. This accounts for 19% of the global $7.69 billion lost to internet disruptions and marks a 10% decrease from the $1.74 billion recorded […]
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has confirmed that the Federal Government is considering a proposal for an increase in telecommunications tariffs. However, he clarified that the hike will not be as high as the 100% proposed by telecom operators. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, in […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is currently holding discussions with representatives from major telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom, and 9Mobile, as tensions rise over proposed increases in call and data tariffs. The meeting comes against the backdrop of telecom operators’ recent appeals for […]
MTN Nigeria employees, fondly called MTNers, took a powerful stand against gender-based violence (GBV) during this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In a moving demonstration of solidarity, MTNers gathered at the company’s rooftop event center in Lagos, holding hands to form a united front against GBV […]
Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, has revealed that telecommunication companies in Nigeria are jointly proposing a 100% increase in tariffs to the government. The recommendation comes in response to rising operational costs, inflation, and the devaluation of the naira, which Toriola says have put immense strain […]
In the spirit of the festive season, MTN Nigeria is delighted to announce a special initiative to honour and appreciate the invaluable contributions of media professionals across the country. This Yule Tide season, MTN is set to distribute luxurious hampers to media colleagues as a token of gratitude for their […]
MTN Communications Nigeria Plc announced that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of its spectrum lease agreement with NTEL, promising improved Quality of Service (QoS) for consumers across the country. In a regulatory notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Dr. […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) by approving its disconnection from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc due to unsettled interconnect charges. The decision was announced in a pre-disconnection notice issued on Friday, December 27, 2024, by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs. The […]