MTN Nigeria has launched its end-of-year festive campaign called YelloTide, a new nationwide initiative designed to promote joy, kindness and community bonding as the year gradually winds down. The telecoms …
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Cuts 383 Jobs Amid Rising Costs and Falling Subscribers
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNigeria’s telecommunications industry reduced 383 jobs between 2023 and 2024 as operators grappled with soaring operating costs, declining subscriber numbers, and persistent regulatory pressures, according to the Year-End Performance Reports …
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MTN Uganda Raises Second Interim Dividend by 40%, Signals Confidence in Growth
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminMTN Uganda Limited has declared a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, marking a 40 percent increase from the previous payment. The company said the move was supported …
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Coalition Urges Telecom Firms to Comply with FCCPC’s Digital Lending Regulations
The Coalition for Economic Fairness (CEF), a network of civil society organisations, has called on telecommunications companies and their foreign partners to fully comply with the Federal Competition and Consumer …
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NCC Says Tariff Reform Attracted Over N1tn Investments into Telecom Sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that recent tariff reforms in the telecommunications industry have attracted over N1tn in new investments by operators, strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and improving service …
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Telecom Firms Report 3,200 Equipment Thefts, 19,000 Fibre Cuts in 2025 – NCC
Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have recorded over 3,200 cases of equipment theft between January and August 2025, further compounding the operational challenges slowing down broadband expansion across the country. According to …
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Safaricom’s Ethiopian Expansion Transforms Market but Deepens Losses, Says World Bank
Safaricom’s bold move into Ethiopia has reshaped the country’s telecommunications industry, bringing competition, lower data prices, and faster internet access to millions of new users. However, a new World Bank …
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FirstBank Rewards FMCG, Cement, and Telecoms Distributors at Annual Forum
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has recognised its key distributors in the fast-moving consumer goods, cement, and telecommunications sectors at the 2025 edition of its annual Key Distributor Forum for …
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Airtel Africa Returns $34.7m to Shareholders Through Ongoing Share Buyback
Airtel Africa Plc has returned a total of $34.7 million to its shareholders after repurchasing 14.2 million shares under its ongoing share buyback programme. The telecoms and mobile money services …
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5 African Companies Successfully Applying Lean Principles to Drive Growth and Efficiency
Lean principles, once seen as tools only for global corporations in developed markets, are now taking root across Africa. In today’s competitive economy, where businesses grapple with rising costs, tough …