Ghana’s Telecoms Regulator Sells Prime 5G Airwaves to MTN for US$100.9 Million
Ghana's NCA has awarded 700MHz spectrum to MTN Ghana for US$109.9 million, concluding the low-band portion of its 5G licensing...
September 13, 2026Topic
MTN
MTN, Telecel and Goal cleared for next stage of Ghana 5G licensing
Ghana's NCA cleared MTN, Telecel and Goal for the next 5G licensing stage while disqualifying Infrava Ltd. Minimum prices start...
September 11, 2026
Nigeria Telecom Subscribers Hit 195 Million as MTN Crosses 100 Million
Nigeria's mobile subscriptions reached 195,108,814 in July 2026, while MTN Nigeria became the first operator to cross 100 million subscribers.
September 11, 2026
MTN Is Growing Fast in Nigeria and Ghana, and Barely at All at Home
MTN half-year results to 30 June 2026: adjusted earnings up 21.3%, Nigeria and Ghana growing fast, and South African service...
August 25, 2026
Nigeria Accuses South Africa of Xenophobic Violence Complicity
Nigeria formally accuses South African security forces of xenophobic violence complicity after 116 citizens killed. Trade and AfCFTA now at...
July 29, 2026
Nigeria Mega-Deals Drive Africa Private Capital to $16.1bn in Q1 2026
Africa private capital tripled to a record $16.1 billion in Q1 2026, driven by MTN’s $6.2B IHS Nigeria buy and...
July 19, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire Launches 5G and Welcomes Starlink
Côte d’Ivoire 5G goes live in July via Orange, MTN and Moov Africa, while Starlink wins a 12-month licence for...
July 7, 2026