Nigerian Communications Commission [NCC] has renewed MTN Nigeria’s 800MHz Spectrum band licence, Techeconomy can report.
The approval for the renewal of MTN Nigeria’s first 800MHz Spectrum band licence (Channel 1) for an additional ten years, is effective from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2034.
This was contained in a notice MTN issued to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and was signed by Uto Ukpanah, the company secretary.
According to the notice, NCC has also approved the extension of the second 800MHz spectrum band licence (Channel 2), which expires on 31 December 2030, for an additional four years, with a new end date of 31 December 2034.
The extension aims to harmonise the tenure of the Company’s 800MHz spectrum licences so that they jointly expire on 31 December 2034 for ease of subsequent renewals.
Commenting on the transactions, Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO, said:
“We are pleased with the successful renewal and harmonisation of our 800MHz spectrum licences, which lay a solid foundation for the ongoing delivery of 4G services to our customers. This enables us to continue to meet the demand for data and is integral to our broader strategy for enhancing connectivity.”
MTN Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest providers of communications services, connecting approximately 77 million people in communities across the country with each other and the world.
Guided by a belief that everybody deserves the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN Nigeria’s leadership position in coverage, capacity and innovation has remained constant since its launch in 2001.
MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group – a multinational telecommunications group which operates in 18 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
