South African telecoms firm MTN Group could end up paying a “reasonable” amount following talks with the Nigerian authorities over a disputed $3.9 billion fine for failing to disconnect unregistered SIM card users, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. A judge in Lagos last month gave both parties until March 18 to reach a settlement, after MTN in December had [...]
Etisalat Sues MTN For Acquiring Visafone’s 800MHz Spectrum
Etisalat Nigeria has filed a suit against MTN for acquiring Visafone’s 800MHz spectrum. Etisalat says the move is to stop MTN from dominating the retail data services market. Etisalat’s Public Relations Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Division Officer, Chinesie Amanfo, confirmed the report. “We have in addition and in line with Section 86 of the Nigerian Communications Act, [...]
MTN Renews Contract With Don Jazzy
MTN renews the contract with Don Jazzy today, making it three years in a roll. Few hours ago, Iyanya's contract was renewed then followed by Don Jazzy. This contract will keep Don Jazzy with the telecom brand for the next one year. Details of the contract was not disclosed to the media but we gathered from the lose circle that it is a huge one. The Mavin record boss is one [...]
MTN unveils plan to promote internet usage among Nigerians
MTN Nigeria has launched the BetterMe campaign to demonstrate how ordinary people can use the internet to do extraordinary things in ways that add values to their lives, CommunicationsWeek reported. General manager for corporate affairs Funmilayo Onajide said that telecom products and services are moving from predominately voice to data and digital services. MTN will introduce [...]