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Nigeria’s journey into the era of Fifth Generation (5G) technology is steadily gaining momentum, with the latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) indicating a growing subscriber’s appetite for ultra-fast connectivity. Over two years since its commercial rollout, the budding 5G network now boasts a subscriber base exceeding four …

Retail giant SPAR Group has expanded its reach beyond groceries, officially entering the telecommunications market with the launch of its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), SPAR Mobile. The new service, underpinned by the technological infrastructure of established operator MTN, promises to deliver affordable and competitive mobile services to SPAR’s …

Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Egerton Idehen as Chief Broadband Officer (CBBO), effective April 2025. Egerton joined MTN in 2002 as a Call Centre Agent and quickly advanced to Call Centre Manager. He has held various pivotal roles, including Customer Relationship Manager for the High …

MTN Group, Africa’s leading mobile network operator, has entered a strategic partnership with Synamedia, a leading video software provider, to develop a new streaming platform tailored for mobile and fixed broadband subscribers across Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance digital content accessibility and provide a diverse range of viewing options …

Nigeria’s telecom industry saw a significant recovery in January 2025, with 169.3 million active subscriptions, up from 164.9 million in December 2024. This information was revealed by industry figures published on the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) website. The NCC attributed this recovery to the sector’s rebound following a period of …

As our world evolves, so do the environmental challenges we face. From the impact of climate change to the mismanagement of waste, the consequences of human activity on the environment are becoming more severe and harder to ignore. In Nigeria, issues such as deforestation, flooding, and erratic weather patterns continue …

MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company, has issued a stern warning to banks regarding their outstanding debts for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services. If the banks fail to settle the N250 billion debt within a reasonable timeframe, MTN has threatened to suspend its support for USSD services. USSD services …

MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, in collaboration with premier music streaming service, Apple Music, has announced the launch of its Flexa Bundle, aimed at delivering seamless subscription service to Apple Music users in Nigeria. MTN customers can easily subscribe or renew their subscription with their airtime, to access Apple …

MTN Nigeria, a key player in the ICT sector, and ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, have formed a strategic partnership to launch “MTN ESET.” This cybersecurity solution is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration aims to enhance digital security for …

The Nigerian Communications Commission has granted MTN Nigeria the approval to partially disconnect Globacom subscribers from its network. The Nigerian telecommunications regulator granted this approval due to the non-settlement of the interconnect charges. Following this approval, Globacom subscribers will be unable to make calls to MTN lines soon. Interconnect charges are …