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MTN Nigeria renews spectrum lease agreement with NTEL to enhance connectivity
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (MTN Nigeria) has officially renewed its spectrum lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL) following approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
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NCC approves long-awaited telecom tariff increases
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles set to take effect in January 2025.
This decision follows more than a decade of lobbying…
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CBN, NCC mandate banks to pay $275 million USSD debt to telcos by December 31
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have directed banks to pay $275 million—85% of a $324 million debt owed to telecom operators for USSD charges—by December 31, 2024.
A December 20 memo…
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aYo Ghana donates IT tools to support ICT education in Vume–Kpoviadzi
As part of its 2024 corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, aYo Intermediaries Ghana, a leading microinsurance company, has donated essential IT tools to the Vume–Kpoviadzi community in the Volta Region to enhance ICT education…
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Cash comeback challenges M-Pesa’s hold on payments
In 2024, increasing transaction costs and heightened scrutiny from government authorities, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), have spurred more merchants in Kenya to embrace cash over mobile payments.
According to Financial…
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MTN Ghana directors acquire GH₵10.9M shares to boost local ownership
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has announced the acquisition of GH₵10.9 million worth of shares by some of its non-executive directors, a move aimed at bolstering Ghanaian participation in the company.
The shares, totalling 6,197,117 and…
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MTN Group announces leadership changes
MTN Group has unveiled significant leadership appointments aimed at bolstering succession planning, enhancing operational execution, and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy.
The changes, which take effect in early 2025, span multiple…
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GIS refutes claims of $240 million e-gate cost at Kotoka International Airport
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has debunked claims circulating on social media alleging that the e-Gate system deployed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) cost taxpayers $240 million.
In a statement signed by Deputy…
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Amazon faces history strike as thousands of workers walk off job in U.S. and Germany
Amazon is grappling with the largest strike in its history as thousands of workers across the United States and Germany walk off the job just days before the holiday season, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and respect for union…
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MTN and Airtel drive Nigeria’s mobile subscription recovery to 157.3 million in October 2024
Nigeria’s mobile subscription base has begun to recover, growing to 157.3 million in October 2024 from 154.6 million in September, marking the first significant increase after months of decline.
This resurgence was largely driven by MTN…
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