Airtel, MTN Sign Network-Infrastructure-Sharing Deal In Nigeria, Uganda

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have agreed to share mobile phone network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda. On Wednesday, the two companies stated that the agreement is designed to protect investments while expanding service coverage. Mobile operators in Africa are experiencing sustained demand for digital and financial services, but the cost of building and maintaining…

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MTN implements 50% tariff hike, raises data prices despite Reps’ directive

MTN Nigeria has increased the prices of its internet plans to reflect the 50% tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in January. The revised pricing now includes a 1.8GB monthly plan priced at ₦1,500, replacing the previous 1.5GB plan that cost ₦1,000, according to an updated price list reviewed by TechCabal. The…

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FCCPC Launches Inquiry into Consumer Complaints against GTBank, MTN, Air Peace

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. FCCPC Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Ijagwu, the inquisitions, which will begin on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th…

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