Subscribe Now For the MTN Missed Call Alert Service
MTN, Africa’s leading telecom company has introduced a new feature that allows subscribers to receive notification for calls missed while their phone was either switched off or out of network coverage. This means that if someone calls while your phone is switched off (due to low battery maybe), or you are in an area with […]
4G LTE: Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry Evolves
2016 has been a good year for mobile telecommunication in Nigeria with network providers cutting prices on internet data subscription, and charming users with loads of bonuses and bundles. Data bundles have always been quite expensive for Nigeria’s youthful population, so slashing prices became the new bait for catching new subscribers. Still on improving the […]
Adekunle Awobodu Announced as Chief Financial Officer of MTN Nigeria
Mr Adekunle Awobodu has just been appointed as MTN Nigeria’s Chief Financial Officer. He will be the first Nigerian to occupy this position, and will be taking over from Ferdi Moolman, who became the CEO of the company in December 2015. Mr Awobodu, a banking and finance professional with over 22 years in the industry, […]
MTN Hires New CEO
Current Vodafone Europe CEO, Rob Shuter, has just been announced as the next Group President and CEO of the MTN Group. He would be taking over from Phuthuma Nhleko who has been in the acting capacity since the resignation of former CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa. It will be recalled that Sifiso Dabengwa resigned as CEO due […]
MTN Nigeria Reaches Resolution on Fine with Federal Government
A final agreement has been reached between MTN Nigeria and the Federal Government with respect to violations of the Nigerian Communication Commission regulations. On October 20th, 2015, the NCC imposed a fine of ₦1.04 trillion on MTN Nigeria, as a result of this violation, which in essence was a failure on the part of MTN […]
Updated Data Plan Rates in Nigeria
Recently, mobile service providers in Nigeria reviewed downward their data charges. We noticed a spate of adverts from the telecom giants in Nigeria with some ridiculous rates for data bundles so we decided to investigate if it is true, a promo or a gimmick. We say ridiculous because globally, we know that the internet is […]
#CNHighlights: Unforgettable Moments in Nigeria in 2015
There have been tremendous highs and some lows for Nigeria in 2015. For me, the biggest news and the top highlight of the year would be the Presidential election conducted by Attahiru Jega led INEC on March 28th 2015. The election saw a sitting President and ruling party losing an election for the first time […]
MTN Rewards Customers with Prestige Loyalty Programme
On Saturday, December 4th, 2015, MTN Business officially launched the MTN Prestige Corporate Loyalty programme set on recognizing and rewarding the telecoms company’s top 100 corporate customers. The event took place in Victoria Island, Lagos and featured performances from artistes Asa and Praiz. 100 CEOs were reportedly present. MTN Business is Africa’s premium portal for […]
MTN CEO, Michael Ikpoki, Resigns
According to the Daily Post, telecoms company MTN has announced the resignation of its Nigerian Chief Executive Officer, Michael Ikpoki. This was announced this morning (Thursday) as cited in the news report. The resignation has taken place amidst the company’s current case of a $5.2 billion (R71 billion) fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over […]
Buhari to Decide on MTN’s Fate
The Minister of Communications Technology, Adebayo Shittu said yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari will have the final say on the fine given to telecoms company, MTN over the subscriber identity module (SIM) card infractions. The fine is the sum of N1.4trillion ($5.2billion). According to Shittu, the number of discovered pre-registered SIM cards discovered on the network […]
NCC Set to Sanction MTN, Airtel and Glo Over Auto Service Data Migration
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced on Monday that it would sanction MTN, Airtel and Globacom for going against its directive on automatic migration to Pay-As-You-Go data bundle. According to the Nation News, this was declared in its 2015 Third Quarter Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Report. The sanction was centered on several complaints from subscribers on automatic migration […]
FG Extends MTN’s $5.2 Billion Fine
Daily Post News reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared its intention to not enforce South African telecommunications company, MTN’s imposed fine of $5.2 billion until negotiations between both parties have been finalised. This was publicly announced by MTN today, November 16, the previously stated payment deadline by the government. The company cited in a […]
Jumia Partners With MTN to Launch New App
Jumia recently announced the launch of it’s Zero Data App in partnership with MTN, Nigeria’s formost telecommunication service provider. This initiative is targeted mainly at reducing data costs, which has been identified as the greatest barrier to extending mobile internet access in Nigeria. This new partnership allows MTN customers full access to online shopping through […]
10 Questions with Lord Frank
For many of you wondering who Lord Frank is … let’s just say he owns that completely masculine yet charming voice you hear narrate on MTN advertisements and commercials. We caught up with him for you and asked him 10 questions on the spot. CN: Who is Lord Frank? LF: Lord Frank is a voice-over […]
Google Android One Now in Africa
On the 18th of August 2015, Google Android One announced its presence in Africa and partnership with Infinix mobility. During the official launch of the new Infinix mobile phone, Infinix Hot2, Google Android One announced its plan to use Nigeria as a springboard to reach other African countries, such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, […]
How to Port From Other Networks to Etisalat
To successfully port to Etisalat, follow these steps: 1. Visit the nearest Etisalat experience centre with an ID for identification and the mobile number you want to change to an Etisalat line 2. You will be asked to fill out a port form and asked to start the process by texting “PORT” to 3232 3. […]