Category Archives: MTN

Applications Open for 2026 MTN Media Innovation Programme

…expanded cohort symbolizes MTN Nigeria’s 25-year milestone and the growing impact of the programme. MTN Nigeria has announced that applications are now open for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), with an expanded cohort of 25 fellows, increasing from 20 in previous editions. The expansion to 25 is symbolic, marking MTN Nigeria’s […]

MTN Executives Commission Y’ello Box to Boost Community Digital Access

In another landmark move to accelerate grassroots digital inclusion, MTN Nigeria staff commissioned and handed over a solar-powered Y’ello Box (a digital hub) to the Iraboko community in Awoyaya on Wednesday, March 25th. The handover, which falls under the 2025 staff-powered initiative – Y’ello Care – saw the telecommunications giant deepen its ‘Connecting at the […]

How IoT Can Save Nigerian Businesses Billions in Annual Losses

Across the industrial heartlands of Nigeria, from the bustling manufacturing hubs in Lagos to the sprawling logistics networks in Kano, a silent drain is affecting the bottom line. Businesses are losing billions of naira every year to preventable equipment failures, energy leakages, and routing inefficiencies. In an era of rising input costs and fierce competition, […]

MTN Foundation Equips 5,980 Youths With Business Skills, Awards Grants To Top 600 Performers In Abuja

The MTN Foundation has successfully concluded the seventh phase of its ICT and Business Skills Training Programme, graduating 5,980 young entrepreneurs and formally inducting these participants into its expanding alumni network of tech-enabled business leaders. The Phase 7 closing ceremony, held on Wednesday at Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together government officials, private sector leaders, development […]

How MTN’s Return to Profitability is Supporting Nigeria’s Digital Economy

MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its position as a critical driver of the country’s non-oil economy, posting a service revenue of N5.2 trillion in its 2025 audited financial results. Beyond the impressive top-line growth, the company emphasised that its financial success is deeply intertwined with national development, standing firmly as the country’s largest corporate taxpayer and […]

MTN Group Announces Proposed Acquisition Of IHS Towers

MTN Group announced today that the board of IHS Towers has accepted an offer of  US$8.50 a share in a transaction that would see MTN increasing its shareholding to 100%. The potential transaction is subject to various approvals and the delisting of  IHS from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).  Upon the completion of IHS’s […]

MTN Backs Bosun Tijani’s Vision for Africa’s AI Leadership

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, engaged with the top hierarchy of the MTN Group to fast-track the development of a future-ready telecommunications framework for Nigeria. The meeting, which was held in the nation’s capital, explored the intersection of connectivity, emerging technologies, and the long-term sustainability of the ICT […]

MTN Pledges Capital Investment To Support Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal

Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria has committed to a significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) program for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at catalysing the Federal Government’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy. The pledge was made during a high-level strategic engagement between the leadership of MTN Group and the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and […]

As SMEs Expand Across Nigeria, MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Equips Young Microbusiness Owners

A trainer taking over 6,000 recipients during the MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Programme MTN Foundation has kicked off the year with its five- week Digital Skills Training programme, upskilling 6,000 young Nigerians. The programme which is in its third week commenced on January 5, 2026. The seventh phase of the project is focused […]

G20 Summit: MTN Harps On Harmonised Regulations To Boost African Investment

As global leaders gather for the G20 Summit, stakeholders have identified regulatory reform and infrastructure as the twin engines for Africa’s industrial progress. During the strategic investment dialogue, MTN Group highlighted the necessity of creating environments where businesses can thrive, a stance that aligns with the Federal Government’s comprehensive reform strategy. Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser […]