MTN to invest US$1.5-billion in Nigeria’s broadband plans

US-owned tech firm looks to construct mobile network in the country over the next five years.

Minister of Posts and Telecommunications announces planned digital innovation centre, the roll out of one-year of free internet connectivity.

Ericsson projects 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580 million by year-end, driven by an estimated one million new subscriptions every day.

Companies have held negotiations regarding US$10m debt.

Insecurity and insurgency has impacted on telecommunications services in the country.

Eliane Houphouet-Boigny appointed CEO, takes over from Freddie Mokoena.

The company is pushing its Carrier Ethernet and Managed Dedicated Internet Access solution to connect African countries.

Listing on Uganda Stock Exchange a prerequisite for operating licence renewal.

Operator plans to collaborate with global partners and roll technology out by the end of the year.

MTN Nigeria among the first to acknowledge possible disruption to services.

Move is considered to be a bid by authorities to make the company more competitive.

Agreement in place to use Disaggregated Cell Site Gateway infrastructure.