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 […]
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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 […]
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the appointment of three new directors to its Board, effective January 2, 2025. The appointments, disclosed in a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), aim to enhance the company’s governance and strategic leadership. The new directors, Mrs. Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, Mr. Odumezuo Nwuneli, […]
Nigerians are set to experience increased costs for mobile calls, data, and SMS services as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) prepares to implement a new tariff plan for the telecommunications sector starting December 13, 2024. The NCC stated that the new plan aims to simplify tariff structures, promote transparency, and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a major overhaul of the country’s telecom tariff structure, aiming to simplify over 369 existing plans and help consumers make more informed choices. Drawing inspiration from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which in 2004 capped telecom operators at 25 tariff plans […]
Seventeen subscribers of Globacom, a leading telecommunications company in Nigeria, have emerged as the first set of winners in the Glo Lucky Number draw game, with cash prizes ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦1,000,000. At a presentation ceremony held in Lagos, winners were celebrated and awarded their prizes, while those outside […]