What MTN’s first ₦1 trillion quarter says about the future of Nigerian telcos
MTN Nigeria reported a record revenue of ₦1.06 trillion in Q1 2025, the highest for any telecom company in a single quarter. The Nigerian Communications Commission approved a tariff increase on voice and data services for the first time in a decade.
NCC to revise 22-year-old telecoms law to address AI, 5G, and cybersecurity
The NCC announced plans to revise the Nigerian Communications Act to modernize the legal framework for telecommunications. The revision aims to address key shortcomings, including the lack of provisions for emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and IoT.
9mobile claims SIM porting is active, but users say otherwise
9mobile subscribers are unable to port their numbers due to persistent network outages. Chineze Amanfo, 9mobile’s Public Relations Lead, insists that porting services remain active.
Kogi students relocate, protests loom over crippling MTN shutdown
MTN Nigeria faces a shutdown affecting over 1.5 million subscribers in Kogi State due to a ₦1.2 billion tax dispute. The Kogi State Infrastructure and Utility Management Compliance Agency mandated the shutdown citing tax arrears and noncompliance.
MTN discloses cyberattack impacting customer data in select markets
MTN Group detected malware on its systems during a cyberattack on April 19, 2025. The breach has impacted customer data in select markets, including Nigeria.
