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4G Remains Dominant As Profit Concerns Stall 5G Expansion
Latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission show that 4G networks accounted for 53.76 per cent of Nigeria’s mobile connections as of March 2026, while 5G makes up only about 4.2 per cent despite its commercial…
Airtel CEO Urges Shift From Traditional Telco Services To Smarter Business Solutions
The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, has called on Nigerian businesses to stop seeing telecommunications as only a means of making calls and accessing the internet, stressing that the industry now plays a…
Bharti Airtel Increases Stake In Airtel Africa To 79.22%, Tightens Grip On African Telecom Market
Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel has increased its direct stake in Airtel Africa to 79.22%, following the completion of an internal share-for-share transaction with promoter group firm Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL).
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Nigeria Tightens Telecom Ownership Rules As Airtel, MTN Dominate Market
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is facing stricter regulation as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) introduce new rules requiring telecom operators to seek approval before…
Airtel Africa Foundation Invests $6.2 Million To Expand Education, Digital Access Across Africa
The Airtel Africa Foundation has invested $6.2 million in its first full year of operations, supporting initiatives focused on education, digital access, financial inclusion and environmental sustainability across the continent.
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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…