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 […]
Telecomms
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 […]
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Jelili Suleiman Adewale, has assured telecommunications giant Globacom of unwavering community support following the launch of a new Gloworld customer service outlet in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos. Speaking as the special guest at the outlet’s commissioning on Friday, Hon. Adewale commended […]
MTN South Africa has joined forces with China Telecom and Huawei to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). This collaboration is set to enhance digital growth and connectivity across Africa, leveraging the unique strengths of each […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated all licensed telecommunications operators to update their contact information by January 9, 2025. This directive, issued under the Licensing Regulations 2019, is part of the Commission’s efforts to enhance regulatory efficiency and foster better collaboration across Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. Reuben Mouka, the NCC’s […]
The media remains a critical pillar of democracy, shaping public opinion, informing decisions, and holding leaders accountable. In Nigeria, where the media faces challenges from evolving political, social, and technological landscapes, initiatives that strengthen its role are more vital than ever. The MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP), launched in 2022, […]
MTN Nigeria emerged as the top performer in mobile network speed across West and Central Africa (WCA) during the second quarter of 2024, achieving an impressive download speed of 95.62 Mbps. Verified by Ookla Speedtest Intelligence, this milestone established Nigeria as the leading operating company (opco) among MTN’s regional operations, […]