Condia Insider: MTN makes big cloud moves

In this letter, we explore: Why TymeBank is taking the government to court, MTN enters the cloud market in Nigeria, Africa’s getting its own card game together.

Japa Guide: How to keep your MTN, Airtel, GLO & 9mobile SIM active in diaspora

Building your new life abroad? Here's how to protect your MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile lines from getting resold.

MTN launches SIM delivery service in Johannesburg

MTN has launched Shesh@5G in Johannesburg—a 2-hour SIM and device delivery service redefining telecom convenience across Africa. The service brings 5G to your doorstep.

20 fellows selected for MTN’s media innovation programme (MIP) 2025

MTN, Pan-Atlantic University admits Salem King, David Afolayan and 18 others to its highly-selective MIP programme for 2025.

MTN discloses cyberattack impacting customer data in select markets

MTN Group has confirmed a malware-driven cyberattack that compromised customer data in select markets, including Nigeria. Regulators may soon launch investigations as concerns rise over telecom security in Africa.

US tariffs could derail Africa’s telecom growth, MTN CEO warns

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has warned that new US tariffs on telecom equipment could increase infrastructure costs and slow network expansion across Africa.

9Mobile addresses service challenges amid subscriber concerns

9Mobile addresses service disruptions and subscriber concerns amid a sharp decline in users, denying shutdown rumors while working on infrastructure upgrades.

MTN’s $5.2B fintech spinoff moves forward, but faces regulatory delays in Nigeria

MTN’s fintech spinoff signals a major shift for investors. As of writing, MTN Nigeria’s stock holds steady at ₦245 with 2,093,488 shares traded.

MTN Nigeria 2024 losses widen to ₦400 billion in two years

Fintech revenue grew to ₦106 billion, with a 46.6% drop in active mobile money wallets.

MTN hikes data costs by 50% following NCC’s major approval in a decade

Some data plans have seen a triple-digit percentage increase without a set implementation date, drawing nationwide backlash.

Why Nigerians will soon pay more for telco services

Nigeria’s telecom sector is under severe financial strain, with surging costs and mounting losses pushing operators to call for an urgent tariff hike.

In Nigeria, MTN wants to drive 5G adoption with smartphone financing

MTN Nigeria in partnership with Intelligra, an open platform for smartphone financing has launched a smartphone financing initiative.