Bharti Airtel has stepped up its campaign for fair treatment on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues following special relief granted to rival Vodafone Idea (Vi), while Vi has also made notable gains in emerging 5G experience metrics. Airtel’s leadership says it has formally approached India’s Department of Telecommunications to ask […]
Telecomms
India’s telecom sector is facing a challenging phase as Bharti Airtel reports a sharp fall in quarterly profits while the industry continues to grapple with massive government dues. Analysts, however, see potential growth opportunities for tower companies amid network expansion plans. Bharti Airtel’s consolidated net profit for the third quarter […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to deepening collaboration and strengthening regulatory partnerships among telecommunications authorities across the West African sub-region, as part of efforts to advance regional integration and digital transformation. The reaffirmation was made by the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. […]
MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of the fourth season of MTN CHAMPS, its flagship youth athletics development programme designed to discover, nurture, and empower young sporting talent across the country. Since its launch, MTN CHAMPS has grown into one of Nigeria’s most impactful grassroots sports initiatives, providing a structured […]
MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Karl Toriola, has been honoured as Overall CEO of the Year at the 2026 MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG), a recognition that underscores his transformational leadership and impact across the MTN Group. The Global Leadership Gathering is MTN’s flagship annual strategic forum, convening over […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a stern warning to contractors, construction firms, and government agencies over the persistent damage to fibre-optic cables during road construction and other civil engineering projects nationwide. The agencies said the growing number of […]
Established in 2004, the MTN Nigeria Foundation has consistently played a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for Nigerians through focused and impactful corporate social investment initiatives. Backed by MTN Nigeria’s long-standing commitment to national development, the Foundation is funded through the allocation of one percent […]
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon. Chris Okorie; Chairman, NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe; Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, […]
MTN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic transformation through a strong and sustainable telecommunications sector following a high-level engagement with the Federal Government earlier this week. The discussion brought together MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, and the Minister of Communications, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, revealing steady improvements in network quality nationwide and underscoring the regulator’s push for transparent, data-driven oversight of the telecoms sector. The reports, produced in collaboration with global network intelligence firm Ookla, provide independent insights into […]