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- 15 Dec 2024
OAU Confers Honorary Doctorate on MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola
Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria and an alumnus of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, returned to his alma mater to receive an honorary doctorate…
- 26 Oct 2020
MTN Nigeria Appoints Karl Toriola as New CEO
MTN Nigeria has announced the appointment of Mr. Karl Toriola as the CEO designate. His appointment is effective March 1, 2021, providing enough time for an orderly handover. Karl Toriola Mr. Toriola…
- 23 Jun 2021
Karl Toriola, CEO MTN Nigeria Pays Courtesy Visit to the Ooni Of Ife
Karl Toriola, chief executive officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Royal Highness Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ogaga II). This is part of the company’s…
- 23 May 2023
SABRE Africa Honours MTN’s Karl Toriola with Certificate of Excellence
In recognition of his tenacious leadership and drive for innovation, Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, received the 2023 SABRE Africa Certificate of Excellence as CEO of the Year. Since becoming…
- 17 Nov 2024
Karl Toriola Champions MTN's Digital Transformation @TeXcellence 2024
MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, at the TeXcellence 2024 conference, emphasized the telecommunications sector's crucial role in advancing Nigeria's digital economy. Highlighting the evolution from a…
- 18 Jan 2026
MTN CEO Toriola Hails Nigeria’s Telecom Transformation at MIPAD
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola has declared that the era of outsiders telling Africa’s story is over, positioning the continent as a global powerhouse of authors, architects, and innovators. MTN…
- 12 Mar 2024
Karl Toriola, 12 Others Confirmed Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering
Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria, has been conferred the title of Fellow by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), alongside 12 other distinguished engineers. The announcement was made by the NAE…
- 20 Nov 2024
Karl Toriola: How Telecom Can Propel Nigeria to a $1 Trillion Economy
Karl Toriola, ceo of MTN Nigeria, has said that the telecom's sector can drive Nigeria towards $1 trillion economy. He made this statement at the CWG Africa Texcellence Conference 3.0, highlighting…
- 24 Oct 2023
States Need to Invest in ICT Parks to Drive Digital Skills Acquisition- Karl Toriola
Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria has called on states in Nigeria to invest in ICT parks and create economic clusters to stimulate sub-national collaboration and accelerate…
- 4 Jul 2025
Karl Toriola Champions Digital Education for Employability @Sigma Club Lecture
MTN Nigeria CEO, Dr Karl Toriola delivered a strong call for digital skills adoption and curriculum reform at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, on Thursday, July 3,…
- 25 Apr 2021
Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO Shells Out N108m for Company Shares
Karl Toriola, managing director and chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria, is now among the class of 102 shareholders that control about 2.1% of the total shareholding of MTN Nigeria Plc. The CEO…
- 7 Jun 2026
Price of Data in Nigerian Mobile among Top Four Cheapest Globally - MTN CEO
Karl Toriola, chief executive officer (CEO), MTN Nigeria, has defended the billings for data by the country’s network providers, saying they are some of the cheapest in the world. Karl Toriola, chief…
- 17 Feb 2025
Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO again Defends Tariff Hikes amidst Backlash
Karl Toriola, chief executive, MTN Nigeria has defended recent tariff hikes by mobile network operators, stating they are essential for the “survival” of the telecoms industry in Nigeria, despite…
- 15 Dec 2025
Davido, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Karl Toriola, Others To Be Honoured At The Most Influential People of African Descent Awards In Lagos
Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is excited to announce the Lagos Diaspora Experience 2025, a week-long celebration of African art, culture, innovation, and connection, culminating…
- 25 Mar 2025
We're Confident in the Super Eagles – Karl Toriola
MTN Nigeria, the official telecommunications partner of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has reiterated its unwavering support for the Super Eagles following their spirited draw with Zimbabwe…
- 9 Jul 2025
MTN’s Karl Toriola and Business Leaders Champion Corporate Climate Reform
In a defining step toward sustainable transformation, Nigeria has officially joined the global Climate Governance Initiative (CGI), a platform empowering corporate board members to take decisive…
- 2 Feb 2021
FG Tasks Telcos on Best Practices @ Welcome for Toriola, MTN New CEO
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has warned that the federal government would not tolerate questionable practices by investors. Karl Toriola Pantami tasked…
- 29 Jan 2024
We Will be in Line with What NCC Dictates -MTN CEO Reacts to MTN/Glo Interconnect Debt Issue
Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, in an interview with Arise TV on 27th January, reacted to the MTN-Glo interconnect debt issue. Olatokun Toriola, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MTN…
- 4 Mar 2024
MTN Nigeria to Establish Iconic Green Building as New Corporate Head Office
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, in a recent interview with Arise TV, announced the telecommunications giant's plans to build its corporate head office in Lagos. The new headquarters will be housed…
- 5 Mar 2024
MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Smartphone Affordability and Digital Inclusion
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, in a recent interview with Arise TV, discussed the company’s efforts to make smartphones more affordable and accessible in Nigeria. He highlighted the challenges and…
- 13 Mar 2022
MTN to Spend $1.5m on Broadband Expansion
MTN, communication giant, is to spend $1.5 million (N640million) on broadband access in Nigeria in the next couple of year. Mr Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, disclosed this plan when Nigeria…
- 17 Nov 2023
MTN Nigeria Plans Tower Contract Revisions
MTN Nigeria is now focusing on revising tower contracts and embracing green energy initiatives, according to leadership of the telecom giant. Karl Toriola, chief executive officer, MTN Nigeria Karl…
- 14 May 2024
Copyright infringement: NCC Accuses MTN CEO Of Evading Service of Court Process
Karl Toriola, chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria has been accused of evading service in a copyright infringement case. The legal team of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) led by Barrister…
- 20 Feb 2025
Spelling Bee Winner Ikenna Ikechukwu Becomes MTN Nigeria's CEO for a Day, Inspires Young Nigerians
In a remarkable fusion of academic achievement and corporate leadership, 15-year-old Ikenna Ikechukwu stepped into the role of CEO at MTN Nigeria for a day on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. L-R Ayham…
- 13 Feb 2026
Nigeria’s $1trn Push: MTN Pledges Heavy CAPEX Investment
MTN Nigeria has committed to significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) for 2026 to catalyse the Federal Government’s $1 trillion economy ambition. MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita; MTN…
- 27 Mar 2022
Qatar 2022: MTN CEO Backs Super Eagles to Clinch FIFA Qualification
Karl Olutokun Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, has charged the Nigerian Super Eagles to make the country proud. L-R: The Corporate Services Officer, MTN Nigeria, Tobe Okigbo, The…
- 31 Jan 2024
12-Year-Old Spelling Bee Champion Takes Charge as MTN Nigeria's One-Day CEO
In a heartwarming celebration of young talent, MTN Nigeria today announced Daniel Nkanu Victor, a student from Intimacy with Christ Secondary School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, as its honorary One-Day…
- 13 Aug 2021
MTN Has Rebuilt Relationship with NCC after Fine- Toriola
MTN Nigeria, Nigeria largest mobile network operator, has said it has rebuilt its relationship with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) after the settlement of the huge fine imposed on it…
- 4 May 2022
MTN Nigeria to Invest Over N300m in Media Innovation Programme in Partnership with Pan-Atlantic University
MTN Nigeria, Nigeria’s leading technology company, has joined global organisations supporting media practitioners to stay relevant in an ever-changing media profession with the launch of…
- 3 May 2021
MTN Nigeria Reports N385Bn Revenue for Q1 2021
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) has announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended 31 March 2021, showing service revenue up by 17.2 per cent to N385.2 billion. Karl Toriola,…