Finance leaders, regulators, investors, fintech executives, and corporate stakeholders gathered in Lagos on May 11, 2026, for the 6th Africa Finance Festival 2026 gala. Hosted by InstinctWave and CFO Magazine, the event focused on digital finance, trade growth, innovation, and Africa’s economic future. Held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, the evening featured networking sessions, executive […]
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MTN, News
How MTN and SMEDAN are Closing Nigeria’s $158 Billion Funding Gap for 40 Million Small Businesses
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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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On April 29, 2026, the MTN Foundation, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC), and the Office of the Vice President (OVP) signed a Letter of Acceptance for Cooperation on the National Substance Use Survey in Nigeria, formalising a tripartite agreement to produce the first nationally representative evidence on drug use among secondary […]
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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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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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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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BHM Named One of Africa’s 11 Best Agencies by PRovoke for the Fourth Time, a Record Unmatched by Any Nigerian PR Firm
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The Lagos-founded company’s latest recognition brings its total acknowledgements by PRovoke Media to 26, spanning SABRE Awards, certificates of excellence, nominations and best agency designations across the last five years. Global Media and Integrated Communications Services Company, BlackHouse Media (BHM), has been named one of the 11 Best Agencies in Africa for 2026 […]
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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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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 […]
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MTN Nigeria Complies with NCC Directive, Reaffirms Commitment to Superior Customer Experience
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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 […]
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FCMB Capital Markets Tops FMDQ Sponsors’ League Table in 2025 with ₦1.53 trillion in Debt Capital Market Transactions
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FCMB Capital Markets Limited, the investment banking arm of FCMB Group Plc, raised ₦1.53 trillion in corporate debt capital through bond listings and commercial paper quotations on FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited in 2025, and ranked first on the exchange’s Fixed Income Primary Markets Sponsors’ League Table for the year ended December 31, 2025. The exchange’s […]