Namibia has joined the list of African countries adopting fifth-generation network technology, as Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) officially launched 5G services at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. With this move, …
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MTN Uganda CEO Warns on Cybersecurity
The rapid rise of financial technology, mobile money, and e-services has transformed Uganda’s economy and connected millions of people. But alongside this digital progress has come a new threat—cybercrime. Fraud, …
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Fibre Cuts, Vandalism Cost MTN N17.6bn in Network Losses
Between January and June 2024, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria faced over 13,700 fibre cuts across the country, severely affecting network quality and leading to massive financial losses. The company’s Chief …
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MTN and 9mobile Begin Network Sharing in Nigeria, Full Rollout Expected by July
Telecommunication giants MTN Nigeria and 9mobile have started testing a major radio access network-sharing agreement, with plans to fully implement the partnership across the country before the end of July. …
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Investors Smile as MTN Nigeria’s Share Price Jumps, Adding N3 Trillion in Market Value
Investors in MTN Nigeria Communications Plc have recorded massive profits after the company’s share price rose sharply on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), pushing its market value up by about N3 …
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Telecom Operators Now Collect USSD Charges Directly From Airtime
elecommunication companies in Nigeria will now receive payment for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services directly from customers’ airtime, based on a new billing model approved by the Nigerian Communications …
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ARCON Probes 9mobile over Alleged N1bn Advertising Debt
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has launched a preliminary investigation into a reported ₦1 billion advertising debt allegedly owed by telecom operator 9mobile, following two formal petitions received …
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MTN Takes $4.2 Billion Iran Licence Case to South Africa’s Top Court
Telecoms giant, MTN Group, has gone to the Constitutional Court of South Africa to challenge a ruling that allows Turkish telecoms company, Turkcell, to pursue a $4.2 billion lawsuit against …
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MTN Nigeria Signs Major Digital Partnership with Abia State Government
MTN Nigeria has entered into a landmark partnership with the Abia State Government aimed at speeding up digital transformation and expanding broadband access across the state. The agreement was officially …
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Nigeria’s 5G Growth Led by Banks, Hospitals, But Ordinary Users Still Left Behind
Nigeria’s adoption of 5G technology is gradually increasing but remains largely confined to sectors like banking, healthcare, and high-tech industries, while most ordinary Nigerians are still unable to afford or …