FG okays MTN’s N202.8bn tax for completion of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway
October 13, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed the completion of the ongoing Enugu-Onitsha expressway by MTN Nigeria PLC, telecommunication company, at the cost of N202.8billion via the…
MTN appoints ex-President Macron aide to lead digital platforms unit
Africa-focused MTN Group unveiled Christian Bombrun as CEO of its digital platforms unit, taking over from the division’s CFO Minnie Harris who had been covering the role on an interim…
MTN switches-on pilot 5G in Nigeria; targets 7 cities
MTN Nigeria has begun offering limited 5G services ahead of full commercial launch in seven cities, making the country one of a small number on the African continent to offer…
NCC Issues Final Letters of Licence Awards to 5G Spectrum Winners
May 4, 2022 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed issuance of the final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum Licences to MTN and Mafab Communications, winners…
NCC promises stronger partnership with media to deepen digital economy
April 29, 2022 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has promised stronger partnership with the National Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), towards building the telecom sector and deepening digital economy for…
Alleged MTN N2.6trn tax evasion: Reps summons Trade, Investment Ministry officials
April 27, 2022 The House of Representatives has summoned officials of the Ministry of Trade and Investment over allegedN2.6 trillion capital allowances granted MTN. Rep. Oluwole Oke, the Chairman, House…
Senator Ndume faults FG’s handling of insecurity
March 31, 2022 Senator Ali Ndume has faulted the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity in the country, accusing it of complacency. The Borno South lawmaker made the comment during an…
Pantami, Danbatta lead Nigerian delegation to MWC 2022
March 2, 2022 …Meet with US Delegation, OEMs, Others The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, accompanied by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief…
3.5GHz Spectrum: MTN, Mafab Pay for Licences
Feb. 25, 2022 Provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum licence, MTN Communications Nigeria Plc and Mafab Communications Limited, have made their full payment of $273.6 million each for…
Study UK Alumni Awards: Nigerian lawyer emerges finalists for outstanding performance in raising awareness on copyright
Feb. 17, 2022 A Nigerian legal practitioner, Mr. Rockson Igelige has emerged a finalist in the global Study UK Alumni Awards for 2021-2022. In a letter by the British Council…