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MTN acquisition of IHS Towers under review – Communications Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has confirmed that it is reviewing MTN Group’s acquisition of IHS Towers to assess its implications for Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In a statement, the Ministry said the evaluation will be carried out in collaboration with relevant regulators to determine the potential impact of the deal on […]
ICYMI: MTN will shut down without tariff hike — CEO
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has stressed the urgent need for the telecommunications sector to return to profitability to sustain its operations. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Karl Toriola, made this known on Monday during a tour of MTN’s facilities by Fellows of the Media Innovation Programme in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The MTN […]
MTN unveils 5G digital experience centre in Abuja
MTN Nigeria has unveiled a fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. This innovative facility aims to enhance customer experience by providing a range of digital services and solutions, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing demands of its users in the region. Speaking during the […]
13,717 Nigerians get MTN Foundation’s scholarship
MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships in different categories to 13,717 Nigerians in the past 13 years. The foundation’s Director, Mrs. Aishatu Sadauki, announced that the beneficiaries cut across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She said the foundation perceived the provision of the scholarships for students as its corporate […]
Kaduna Revenue Service seals MTN, Glo, Airtel masts over N5.8bn tax
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, KADIRS, has on Thursday, sealed telecommunication masts in the state belonging to MTN, Globacom and Airtel over failure to pay taxes totaling N5.8bn. In a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications Kaduna IRS, Zakari Muhammad, “Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, in the exercise of its powers vested in […]
MTN Foundation opens applications for N450 million ‘Yellopreneur’ initiative
The Corporate Social Responsibility arm of MTN Nigeria, MTN Foundation has opened applications for phase two of its ‘Yellopreneur’ initiative, through which it intends to offer the sum of N450 million as loans to successful applicants. The Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya announced the opening of applications during a press briefing at […]
NCC cancels disconnection approval, says MTN-Glo dispute resolved
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria and Globacom Limited has been amicably resolved. Following the resolution, NCC said the approval granted to MTN to disconnect Globacom has now been withdrawn. The regulator announced this in a statement by Reuben Muoka, NCC director, public affairs department, on Thursday. NCC […]
BREAKING: NCC makes U-turn, stops disconnection of Glo customers by MTN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put on hold its earlier approval given to MTN Nigerian Communications (NCC) to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from today, Thursday, January 18, 2024, due to a long-standing interconnection debt dispute between the parties. A statement signed by Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, said: […]
Glo Denies Owing MTN N1.6bn
Nigerian telecommunications company, Globacom Ltd has denied the claim regarding unpaid connection charges owed to MTN. News Agency of Nigeria quotes a reliable source in Globacom as saying that the N1.6 billion in question had previously been paid without any issue. The clarification follows a public pre-disconnection warning sent by the Nigerian Communication Commission on […]
Glo customers will soon be unable to call MTN customers, here’s why
Subscribers of Globacom may soon face disruptions in their ability to make calls to MTN lines, as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed its decision to partially disconnect the two telecommunications giants due to unpaid interconnect charges. The announcement came on Monday, January 8, 2024, through a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, the […]