Nigeria’s mySMEville platform is becoming a key driver for Africa’s digital economy by closing the financial and skills gaps holding back the country’s nearly 40 million MSMEs. This was highlighted on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during a visit hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to the MTN head office […]
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MTN Nigeria Reaches 93.7% Population Coverage, Invests N2.7bn In Communities as Child Online-Safety Drive Launches
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May
May
Nigeria’s push to deepen broadband penetration and digital inclusion received a boost in 2025, as MTN Nigeria expanded network coverage to 93.7 per cent of the population. According to the company’s just-released 2025 Sustainability Report, the company invested N2.7 billion in social-impact initiatives that reached more than 534,000 people. The company says the improved coverage, […]
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May
May
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand non-oil revenue and improve tax collection under its fiscal reform agenda, corporate tax contributions from major private-sector operators are becoming increasingly critical to government financing. Supporting that drive, MTN Nigeria paid NGN878.7 billion in taxes, levies and duties to federal and state authorities in the 2025 financial year, representing […]
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May
May
The Gathering on 100 has officially concluded its pilot edition, closing out 100 continuous hours of culture, creativity, and community engagement at the National Stadium, Surulere. At the climax of the five-day immersive youth experience, MTN Nigeria and the gatherers of the event unveiled the defining message of the movement: “Live It 100.” The event […]
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May
May
MTN Foundation has opened nationwide nominations for the 2026 edition of its What Can We Do Together (WCWDT) initiative, with plans to upgrade 40 public primary healthcare centres and 15 public secondary school science laboratories across Nigeria. The Foundation said the intervention will focus on maternal healthcare delivery and science education in underserved communities. Nominations […]
MTN, News
MTN Nigeria Complies with NCC Directive, Reaffirms Commitment to Superior Customer Experience
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Apr
Apr
At MTN Nigeria, our customers are the lifeblood of our business. We exist to connect Nigerians to the digital world, and we believe that every subscriber deserves a reliable, high-quality network experience. It is with this customer-first mindset that we view the recent directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), regarding subscriber compensation. The directive […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
business, Education, MTN, MTN Foundation
MTN Foundation Equips 5,980 Youths With Business Skills, Awards Grants To Top 600 Performers In Abuja
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Mar
Mar
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 […]