Tag: MTN
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MTN To Spend N1 Trillion On Network Expansion
By Omagbemi Sylvester Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has announced plans to invest approximately ₦1 trillion in network infrastructure upgrades in 2026 as part of efforts to improve service quality, expand coverage, and meet growing customer demand across the country. The company disclosed that the massive investment will be directed toward expanding network capacity, modernising telecommunications…
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Protesters Storm MTN Head Office Over Rising Data Costs
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Protesters led by activist Omoyele Sowore stormed the Abuja headquarters of MTN Nigeria, demanding an end to what they described as exploitative data charges and poor service delivery. The protest took place on May 6, 2026, with demonstrators chanting “MTN Ole!” while calling on the telecommunications company to reduce the rising…
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Man Storms MTN Office in Rage After 150GB One-Month Unlimited Plan Gets Exhausted in 6 Days
By Paul Joseph A Nigerian man caused a scene at an office of MTN Nigeria after expressing frustration over the rapid depletion of his 150GB one-month “unlimited” data plan. According to reports, the customer, accompanied by a friend, visited the telecom outlet to file a complaint after the data bundle purchased for ₦60,000 was fully…
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Shettima Pledges Federal Support as MTN Foundation and UNODC Launch Youth Protection Initiative
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to youth development and protection, pledging institutional support for initiatives aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s young population as MTN Foundation and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) deepen collaboration on social impact programmes. April 29, 2026 — Speaking at…
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MTN to Compensate Subscribers, Roll Out Network Upgrades After Service Failures
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s leading telecom operator, MTN Nigeria, has announced plans to compensate customers affected by recent service disruptions, following a directive from the industry regulator. The move comes after the Nigerian Communications Commission ordered telecom providers to compensate subscribers in areas where quality-of-service standards were not met between November and January. In a…
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MTN, Airtel, Globacom Others Reject Objection To e-Transmission Of Election Results
By Paul Joseph Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have dismissed assertions from some lawmakers that the country lacks the necessary infrastructure for real-time electronic transmission of election results. Opposition members in the National Assembly, along with many Nigerians, had pushed for mandatory live electronic transmission of election results in the new Electoral Act 2026, but the National…
