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 […]
Telecomms
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 […]
Seventeen Glo subscribers have emerged as winners in the inaugural Glo Lucky Number draw, walking away with cash prizes ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦1,000,000. The winners were celebrated at a presentation ceremony in Lagos, while those outside the city received their prizes at designated locations across Nigeria. The Glo Lucky […]
Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, has been conferred an honorary doctorate by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during its 48th Convocation Ceremony. The university honoured him alongside four distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to humanity and society. The other honorees included Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the […]