Telecoms

A look at MTN Nigeria’s performance in its first six months on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, becoming Nigeria’s most valuable company amidst executive exits, xenophobic attacks, and loss of subscribers.


In the month of September, Airtel maintained its push for the top, MTN slightly bounced back from its loss of Internet subscribers, Glo faced a surprising downtrend but it was…


Some VAS industry players may have caved under the weight of the NCC’s DND regulation, but others still thrive with creative innovations, proving all hope is not lost for the…


USSD charges by telcos are not new and are seemingly backed by regulations but everyone cried foul and pointed fingers when MTN decided to commence charging


Nigerian telecom providers give reasons for their demand to have social media licensed in the country.


Airtel’s IPO prospectus gives further perspective on the mobile market across Africa amongst other interesting facts


In the month of August, the data grandmasters win, MTN is watching its weight, 9mobile is on a roll, and Airtel’s ‘gele’ is definitely getting bigger


The second telecommunications company to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Airtel Africa today tops the gainers’ table after weeks of having the same share price.


Philip van Dalsen, the CEO of MTN Zambia and Freddy Tchala MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO will both be leaving MTN at the end of September


Amidst xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and angry reactions in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria’s share price wavers on the NSE


The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has suspended the proposed merger between Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya.


9mobile receives a loan from the African Financial Corporation to keep up with the stern competition in the Nigerian telecom market.


NCC reveals legislative plans to criminalise vandals of telecom facilities and create fibre network access points in all LGAs in Nigeria


Millions of MTN subscribers to do fresh SIM registration and it appears other operators may follow suit.


Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined Airtel and 9mobile the combined sum of ₦136 million for violating the Do-Not-Disturb directives among others.


Following the listing of MTN Nigeria on the local stock exchange, another leading telco is already planning to get listed on the local exchange.


Barely 48 hours after listing on the market, MTN Nigeria is already making impact on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.


With its super-agent licence, MTN Nigeria is getting more channels to offer financial services to Nigerians.


As part resolution of its 3-year-long battle with the Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN Nigeria, on Thursday finally listed on the local stock exchange. However, the telecoms giant still has ongoing…


Airtel Nigeria appears to be launching its payment service bank ahead of MTN that first indicated interest in establishing a bank in 2019


How MTN Nigeria gained over $1.8bn valuation within just 6 months on the NSE

A look at MTN Nigeria’s performance in its first six months on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, becoming Nigeria’s most valuable company amidst executive exits, xenophobic attacks, and loss of subscribers.

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Airtel is winning the battle for supremacy in Nigeria’s internet market

In the month of September, Airtel maintained its push for the top, MTN slightly bounced back from its loss of Internet subscribers, Glo faced a surprising downtrend but it was business as usual for 9mobile.

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The curious case of an allegedly dying VAS industry in Nigeria

Some VAS industry players may have caved under the weight of the NCC’s DND regulation, but others still thrive with creative innovations, proving all hope is not lost for the sector.

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Telcos, Bank CEOs, and USSD charges: A two-faced narrative of silence and finger-pointing

USSD charges by telcos are not new and are seemingly backed by regulations but everyone cried foul and pointed fingers when MTN decided to commence charging

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“We want social media regulated in Nigeria” — telecom operators

Nigerian telecom providers give reasons for their demand to have social media licensed in the country.

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6 things Airtel’s IPO prospectus tell us about the African telecom market

Airtel’s IPO prospectus gives further perspective on the mobile market across Africa amongst other interesting facts

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Airtel and Glo slowly taking centre stage in Nigeria’s Internet market — NCC report

In the month of August, the data grandmasters win, MTN is watching its weight, 9mobile is on a roll, and Airtel’s ‘gele’ is definitely getting bigger

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Airtel Africa tops gainers’ table after its share price recovers from an initial drop

The second telecommunications company to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Airtel Africa today tops the gainers’ table after weeks of having the same share price.

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MTN Group reshuffles leadership roles in multiple African countries

Philip van Dalsen, the CEO of MTN Zambia and Freddy Tchala MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO will both be leaving MTN at the end of September

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MTN Nigeria share price narrowly fluctuates amidst xenophobia reprisals in Nigeria

Amidst xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and angry reactions in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria’s share price wavers on the NSE

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Airtel-Telkom merger in Kenya stalls on allegations of corruption

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has suspended the proposed merger between Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya.

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9mobile secures over ₦83 billion AFC loan for infrastructure upgrade

9mobile receives a loan from the African Financial Corporation to keep up with the stern competition in the Nigerian telecom market.

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NCC to criminalise vandalism of telecom infrastructure

NCC reveals legislative plans to criminalise vandals of telecom facilities and create fibre network access points in all LGAs in Nigeria

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Millions of MTN subscribers to redo SIM registration, other telcos may follow suit

Millions of MTN subscribers to do fresh SIM registration and it appears other operators may follow suit.

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NCC slams a combined fine of ₦136 million on Airtel and 9mobile

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined Airtel and 9mobile the combined sum of ₦136 million for violating the Do-Not-Disturb directives among others.

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Questions about MTN Nigeria’s listing and impending Airtel IPO on the local exchange

Following the listing of MTN Nigeria on the local stock exchange, another leading telco is already planning to get listed on the local exchange.

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MTN Nigeria breaks into top 5, after less than 2 days on the NSE

Barely 48 hours after listing on the market, MTN Nigeria is already making impact on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

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MTN gets super-agent license from CBN, in bid for a larger share of Nigeria’s financial services space

With its super-agent licence, MTN Nigeria is getting more channels to offer financial services to Nigerians.

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MTN Nigeria lists on the Nigerian Stock Exchange today, still has more hurdles to cross

As part resolution of its 3-year-long battle with the Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN Nigeria, on Thursday finally listed on the local stock exchange. However, the telecoms giant still has ongoing battles to surmount

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Airtel may be beating MTN to launching a payment service bank in Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria appears to be launching its payment service bank ahead of MTN that first indicated interest in establishing a bank in 2019

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A look at MTN Nigeria’s performance in its first six months on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, becoming Nigeria’s most valuable company amidst executive exits, xenophobic attacks, and loss of subscribers.


In the month of September, Airtel maintained its push for the top, MTN slightly bounced back from its loss of Internet subscribers, Glo faced a surprising downtrend but it was…


Some VAS industry players may have caved under the weight of the NCC’s DND regulation, but others still thrive with creative innovations, proving all hope is not lost for the…


USSD charges by telcos are not new and are seemingly backed by regulations but everyone cried foul and pointed fingers when MTN decided to commence charging


Nigerian telecom providers give reasons for their demand to have social media licensed in the country.


Airtel’s IPO prospectus gives further perspective on the mobile market across Africa amongst other interesting facts


In the month of August, the data grandmasters win, MTN is watching its weight, 9mobile is on a roll, and Airtel’s ‘gele’ is definitely getting bigger


The second telecommunications company to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Airtel Africa today tops the gainers’ table after weeks of having the same share price.


Philip van Dalsen, the CEO of MTN Zambia and Freddy Tchala MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO will both be leaving MTN at the end of September


Amidst xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and angry reactions in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria’s share price wavers on the NSE


The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has suspended the proposed merger between Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya.


9mobile receives a loan from the African Financial Corporation to keep up with the stern competition in the Nigerian telecom market.


NCC reveals legislative plans to criminalise vandals of telecom facilities and create fibre network access points in all LGAs in Nigeria


Millions of MTN subscribers to do fresh SIM registration and it appears other operators may follow suit.


Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined Airtel and 9mobile the combined sum of ₦136 million for violating the Do-Not-Disturb directives among others.


Following the listing of MTN Nigeria on the local stock exchange, another leading telco is already planning to get listed on the local exchange.


Barely 48 hours after listing on the market, MTN Nigeria is already making impact on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.


With its super-agent licence, MTN Nigeria is getting more channels to offer financial services to Nigerians.


As part resolution of its 3-year-long battle with the Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN Nigeria, on Thursday finally listed on the local stock exchange. However, the telecoms giant still has ongoing…


Airtel Nigeria appears to be launching its payment service bank ahead of MTN that first indicated interest in establishing a bank in 2019