ATCON seeks automated interconnect settlement platform to rest debt crisis
As Nigerian telecoms subscribers continue to suffer some levels of difficulties in making calls between networks due to a partial disconnection of subscribers of Ntel and another network by MTN Nigeria, the President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON),…
Like MTN, Nigeria market advantage jumps Airtel Africa revenue by 10%
Another non-indigenous player in Nigeria’s telecoms industry, Airtel Africa has reported revenue growth of 10.2 per cent in constant currency, largely driven by double-digit growth in Nigeria and East Africa. The report came from its first quarter financial report, ending…
Just in: MTN Nigeria unveils Yello Digital Financial Services Limited to lead Fintech
MTN Nigeria today (Monday, July 29, 2019) announced the coming on stream of its subsidiary, Yello Digital Financial Services Limited (YDFS) has been granted a full Super Agent Licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to drive financial technology…
How healthy is Ndukwe, Johnson, Okaurus’ inclusion in MTN Nigeria board?
Since the announcement of the retirement of the pioneer chairman and board members of MTN Nigeria and their replacement with yet another range of distinguished but powerful industry captains, sector experts’ reactions have been rising and mixed. Whereas some see…
MTN to soar lead in internet subscribers base as it slashes data price plans
Leading telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria is set to extend lead in being number one preferred data plan services following the recent announcement of price slash across all its data plans and offerings. This is coming few days after it launched…
MTN Group adds GlobalConnect to portfolio of Operating Companies
…As Nigeria arm names Rao new CDO MTN Group has announced that GlobalConnect, the company’s wholesale infrastructure company, is now an operating company (Opco) of the group. The Opco, headquartered in Dubai, will continue to be led by current CEO,…
Hackathon Challenge Winner emerge as MTN ends 21 days of Y’ello Care
Leading telecoms group, MTN Nigeria has concluded the 2019 edition of its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care at the company’s head office in Ikoyi, Lagos. Business Hilights recalls that the 2019 edition of the annual event provided an opportunity…
Emir Sanusi: Current investigations in Kano may mar board membership of MTN if..
Whereas the recent appointment of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and current Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammmadu Sanusi II into the prestigious board of leading telecom giant in Nigeria, MTN is yet to takeoff come July, industry analysts…
Airtel group plans $1bn London listing ahead of joining MTN on NSE
Though Airtel Nigeria had made more pronounced efforts earlier last year on listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), emerging signals indicate that the India’s telecommunications firm Bharti Airtel, is considering a stock market entry in London for its subsidiary,…
MTN Nigeria gets new Chief Technical Officer, Mohammed Rufai
Leading telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria Monday named Mohammed Rufai as its Chief Technical Officer effective May 1, 2019. Business Hilights gathered that in this role, he will be responsible for defining MTN’s Technology Strategy and roadmap; designing and planning all…
