COMESA Investigates Airtel, MTN for Alleged Failure to Disclose FX Fees, Rates
The investigation aims to determine if the telecom giants’ actions have breached consumer protection and anti-trust laws under COMESA’s regulations
The investigation aims to determine if the telecom giants’ actions have breached consumer protection and anti-trust laws under COMESA’s regulations
Even more concerning, Nigeria ended 2024 with 164.9 million active telecom subscribers—down from 224.7 million the year before
…An independent barometer of mobile internet connections in Nigeria - The analysis period is from January 1, 2024, to December ...
Divesting from Guinea was driven by MTN’s assessment of its operations in the region and its long-term goals
The Commission is focused on enforcing financial accountability and operational compliance within the sector
In contrast, Globacom and 9mobile have faced setbacks
The MTN Group reaffirmed its dedication to advancing digital transformation and fostering inclusive growth during the 11th South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National ...
Dear Special Adviser (Mr. Idris Alubankudi Saliu @sirdi), As a keen observer of Nigeria's technology and digital economy sector, I've ...
This is the highest contribution of ICT to the GDP and is truly unprecedented and marks the third time that ...
The collaboration will boost digital growth and connectivity across the African continent
This made Nigeria number one among MTN’s operating companies (opcos) in the region, outpacing others in terms of network performance ...
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined in the third quarter of ...
MTN South Africa is engaging in trials with several LEO providers, including industry giants like SpaceX’s Starlink, to integrate satellite ...
Enextgen Wireless Limited conducted independent assessments in cities like Abuja and Port Harcourt, revealing discrepancies between NCC’s metrics and real-world ...
Airtel received 2,205 new subscribers, while Globacom gained 664

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