Nigeria’s telecom operators rolled out 2,800 new and upgraded towers in 2025, the NCC says, helping broadband penetration exceed 50% and supporting the country’s $1 trillion digital economy target.
Airtel Africa Buys Back 40.93 Million Shares Under Ongoing $100 Million Programme
Airtel Africa has repurchased 40.93 million shares valued at about ₦122.7 billion as part of its $100 million buyback programme, reinforcing shareholder value and per-share performance.
MTN Digital Infrastructure Gets 15-Year License to Expand Fibre Connectivity in South Sudan
MTN Digital Infrastructure, via Bayobab Infra Solutions Ltd, secures a 15-year license to build and operate national and cross-border fibre networks in South Sudan, boosting digital inclusion, economic growth, and regional connectivity.
Senate Confirms New NCC Board to Strengthen Oversight of Nigeria’s Telecoms Sector
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed a new board for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman. The appointments aim to strengthen regulatory oversight, expand broadband access, and promote digital inclusion across Nigeria’s telecoms sector.
Airtel, MTN Push Nigeria’s Mobile Subscriptions to 171.3 Million in August
Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions rose to 171.3 million in August 2025, driven by Airtel and MTN. See NCC market share data and insights on teledensity growth.
MTN Nigeria to Lease Frequency Spectrum from T2 Mobile Starting October 1
MTN Nigeria will lease spectrum from T2 Mobile (formerly 9Mobile) from October 1, 2025, to boost network capacity, support national roaming, and enhance Nigeria’s digital transformation.
FG Removes 5% Telecom Tax on Voice and Data Services, Easing Burden on Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria has scrapped the 5% telecom excise duty on voice and data services. Learn how this move will impact over 171 million subscribers facing high tariffs and rising telecom costs.
0MB/s in Maryland, 1.1MB/s in Ojota, see internet speed for MTN, Airtel and Glo across 13 areas in Lagos
Early this year, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave the green light for a 50% hike in telecom tariffs
A review of the Nigerian telecom industry over 5 years: the good, the great and the challenges
The Nigerian Telecom Industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic framework, has undergone quite a storied journey from 2020 to 2025.
Does MTN zap your data indiscriminately? Here is what we found
MTN Nigeria faces growing scrutiny over allegations of rapid and unexplained data depletion, a concern echoed by numerous subscribers across social media. Reports from users suggest discrepancies between data usage recorded by their mobile devices and what MTN deducts from their subscriptions.