MTN Pushes for Stronger Nigeria–South Africa Investment Framework

By Guest Writer

26 November 2025

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MTN Group and the Federal Government of Nigeria have urged the private sector to deepen collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa in a renewed drive to strengthen regional economic integration.

The call was made at the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue, supported by MTN, ahead of the G20 Summit, where stakeholders were encouraged to align private sector efforts with the government’s wider economic development blueprint.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Adebayo Edun, assured investors of capital safety and policy stability, stressing that the present administration has removed barriers to entry and is committed to creating a welcoming environment for foreign and regional investment.

He affirmed that Nigeria remains open for business and is secure for long-term capital commitments.

MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita highlighted the critical role of the private sector in advancing economic cooperation between the two nations.

He noted that the engagement reinforces the shared vision that closer collaboration can help build a more resilient and competitive African economy capable of taking advantage of global opportunities.

The forum emphasised that a stronger bilateral framework is fundamental to increasing trade, driving new investment flows, and supporting the government’s agenda for innovation and economic transformation across the continent.