Technology

MTN group reaches 300 million subscribers across Africa

Promise Eze 22 October 2025 0

Leading telecommunications company, MTN Group, has achieved a major milestone of 300 million subscribers across its African markets. The company announced the achievement during its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday. In a statement, MTN said the milestone represents the

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MTN’s FibreX project aims to boost Nigeria’s connectivity and 5G readiness

Promise Eze 15 October 2025 0

As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, is betting big on fibre broadband to drive the country’s next phase of connectivity. Its ambitious plan — to extend FibreX to eight million homes by 2028 — could redefine how Nigerians access the internet and how the country positions itself in the global […]

Politics

I am concerned but can’t stop any PDP gov from defecting — Bala Mohammed

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has expressed concern over the continued defection of governors from the opposition party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists after the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communication Subcommittee of the PDP

Business

MTN Nigeria chairman links telecoms growth to Africa’s economic transformation

Promise Eze 12 October 2025 0

Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman of MTN Nigeria, says the telecommunications sector has become Africa’s “invisible infrastructure,” powering trade, innovation, and financial inclusion across the continent. Ndukwe spoke during a plenary session themed “Titans on the Move: Africa’s Multinationals” at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. He said the sector’s impact on economic

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MTN Nigeria empowers businesses with digital solutions for growth

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria said it has empowered businesses with digital communication solutions to drive growth and development. The company recently convened industry leaders and top executives for the NextNow Business Forum, held in Lagos. The event, delivered in partnership with Bayobab and META, brought together senior marketing and customer experience

Business

FG backs MTN’s $150m Data Centre as Nigeria targets digital control

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The federal government has endorsed MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Dabengwa Data Centre as a critical step toward digital sovereignty, following its official launch in Lagos as the largest modular data facility in West Africa. With a total projected investment of $285 million, the facility stands as MTN’s most ambitious infrastructure project in […]

Business

MTN Foundation surpasses N32bn in social investments, reaffirms commitment to national development

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The MTN Foundation has announced that its social investments have exceeded N32 billion, impacting over 3,500 communities in 570 local government areas across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, disclosed an engagement with participants of the MTN-Media Innovation Programme (MTN-MIP) in

Business

MTN Nigeria’s initiative advocates digital tools for business visibility, growth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 June 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria, through its annual staff-led Yellow Care initiative, has called on Nigerians to embrace digital technology as a key strategy for personal and community development. The 2025 edition, themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities Through the Use of Digital Tools”, focused on empowering underserved communities with resources and

Business

MTN awards $3,000 to Nigerian innovator tackling waste crisis

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI As Nigeria grapples with rising waste and unemployment, MTN has awarded $3,000 to a young Nigerian innovator, Olabisi Rafatu Emmanuel, for her eco-friendly menstrual product solution that converts waste into reusable materials. The recognition came as she emerged runner-up in the 2024 Africa PatchiPanda Challenge, a continent-wide initiative by MTN to

Business

MTN tops 90 million users as mobile subscriptions hit 172 million

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria surpassed 90 million active subscriptions in March 2025, further consolidating its dominance in the country’s telecommunications market as total mobile subscriptions rose to 172.4 million, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The growth reflects a continued recovery from the impact of the nationwide NIN-SIM

Business

MTN Nigeria invests ₦202.4bn in Q1, holds AGM amid profit surge

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 May 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced a major financial turnaround, investing a record ₦202.4 billion in capital expenditures during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 and posting ₦133.7 billion profit after tax, a sharp reversal from the ₦392.7 billion loss recorded in Q1 2024. The announcement came as the company held its […]

Business

MTN Nigeria Reschedules Champs Finale to Honour Late Chairman Pascal Dozie

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria has announced the rescheduling of the MTN Champs Grand Finale to honour the legacy of its founding Chairman, Mr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, who passed away on April 8, 2025. The Grand Finale, which was originally scheduled to be held from April 30 to May 3, will now take place from […]

Business

MTN Nigeria, digital encode partner to inspire female tech leaders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria and cybersecurity firm, Digital Encode have joined forces with eBusiness Life Communication Limited to support the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day campaign. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Lagos, is part of a global initiative by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), aimed at bridging the gender gap […]

Business

MTN Nigeria Mourns Founding Chairman, Pascal Dozie

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria has announced the passing of its founding chairman, Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, a revered business leader whose vision and leadership helped transform Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape. The company, alongside MTN Group, expressed deep sorrow while paying tribute to a man hailed as a pioneer, statesman, and titan of industry. Dozie played

Business

Mixed relays debut in Nigeria as MTN Champs sets new pace

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI For the first time in the history of African athletics, the mixed relays, a new Olympics-approved relay format, was displayed at a sports competition. This historic moment happened on Day 3 of the MTN Champs Season 3 Continental Relays on April 11, 2025 at the Yabatech Sports Complex. The Director General of […]

Brands

MTN extends application deadline for media Innovation programme to April 12

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 April 2025 0

…gives more time to join Nigeria’s most coveted media fellowship BY MOTOLANI OSENI In a welcome turn of events for journalists, broadcasters, and content creators across the country, MTN Nigeria has announced the extension of the application deadline for its highly coveted Media Innovation Programme (MIP) to April 12, 2025. Originally slated to close on […]

Business

MTN Foundation surpasses N3bn scholarship mark, empowers 15,000 students

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The MTN Foundation has revealed that, it has invested over N3 billion in scholarships over the last 15 years, impacting nearly 15,000 students across Nigeria in a sustained effort to support education and drive national development. This milestone was highlighted as the Foundation officially opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme. Since

Business

MTN, Airtel Africa cut costs, adopt network-sharing deal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 April 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In a strategic move to optimize costs and expand coverage, MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria. The collaboration is expected to reduce duplication of resources, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate access to digital and financial services across both countries. With mobile

Technology

MTN Champs Continental Relays to kick off with flag run event in Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Champs Season 3 continues with Continental Relays in Lagos. These events will kick off with a Flag Run on April 8, ahead of the main competition scheduled for April 9 to 12 at the Yabatech and UNILAG sports complexes. The Flag Run will see young athletes participate in an experiential relay […]

Business

MTN drives Africa’s digital transformation with 5G, fintech innovation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI MTN Nigeria reaffirmed its leadership in Africa’s digital revolution at the Omniverse Summit 2025, where it showcased groundbreaking advancements in 5G technology, fintech, and digital connectivity. Themed, “Unified by Vision & Empowered by Collaboration,” the summit highlighted MTN’s role in unlocking Africa’s digital wealth through