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MTN Joins SVOD Fray With MTN One TV, Takes On Netflix, Amazon Prime, Others
MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest telecom providers, is making a major comeback into the continent’s video streaming market. On Monday, the company officially launched MTN One TV, a platform offering live television, local…
MTN CEO: Unlimited Mobile Data Not Viable In Nigeria
MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer Karl Toriola has rejected calls for unlimited mobile data plans in Nigeria, saying no operator can maintain good service if every customer uses unlimited data at low cost.
Toriola made the…
MTN Holds Top Spot As Africa’s Brand Value Hits USD62.6 Billion
MTN has retained its position as Africa's most valuable brand for the 13th consecutive year, posting a brand value of USD 2.9 billion.
The telecommunications giant has held this position through deliberate investment in data…
Telcos To Roll Out Data Calculator To Curb Fast Data Consumption Complaints
Nigeria’s telecom operators are introducing new transparency tools aimed at addressing long-running complaints from subscribers who believe their mobile data disappears faster than expected.
The move follows years of consumer…
Airtel, Globacom Restore Airtime Lending Services Following Court Order
Airtel and Globacom have resumed airtime lending services in Nigeria after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) suspended enforcement of its controversial digital lending regulations, following an…
Airtel Africa Announces $110 Million Share Buyback Programme
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of a $110 million share buyback programme, with the repurchase set to commence on May 22, 2026, according to a statement from the company. The company has partnered with Barclays Capital…
Airtel Nigeria Opens Applications For Mid-Career Professionals
Airtel Nigeria is recruiting experienced professionals for its 2026 Mid-Career Professionals Programme. The recruitment is targeting candidates eager to step in and grow within senior roles in the telecoms company.
According to…
Airtel Africa Records $813M Earnings, Puts Mobile Money Listing on Hold
Airtel Africa reported its strongest financial results on record recently, posting a profit after tax of $813 million for the year ended March 31 which is a 147% increase from $328 million the previous year, while confirming that the…
Airtel Rolls Out Compensation Package For Consumers Affected By Network Failure
Airtel Nigeria has begun rolling out airtime compensation to customers who experienced poor network service between the months of November 2025 and January 2026, acting on a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission…
Suspension Of Borrowing Services Yields Over N2trn As Telcos Maintain Call Bans Over Debts
Nigerian telecom companies have pulled in more than N2 trillion from subscribers through a sweeping debt recovery exercise that has seen countless mobile lines barred from making calls, even as airtime and data lending services…