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- 2 Aug 2024
Mohammed Rufai, MTN Nigeria's Chief Technical Officer Becomes Chief Executive Officer MTN Congo-Brazzaville
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Mohammed Rufai as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Congo-Brazzaville and Ayham Moussa as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of MTN Nigeria, effective 1…
- 7 Nov 2021
Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria Others Express Optimism About the Future of Nigerian Startups
Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria has expressed optimism about the future of the Nigerian startups while discussing the Nigerian Startup Bill at the Nigerian Economic Pre-Summit event.…
- 4 Jun 2019
MTN Empower Youth during 21 Days of Y’ello Care
Nigeria is characterised by an ever-increasing youthful population. While this dynamic presents exciting potential, it also poses some challenges, one of which is youth unemployment. It is…
- 17 Jul 2019
Yolanda Cuba joins MTN as Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer
MTN Group has announced appointment of Yolanda Cuba as Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer. Yolanda will join the MTN Group Executive Committee reporting to the Group CEO Rob Shuter.…
- 19 Aug 2018
Mazen Mroue Becomes MTN Nigeria’s new Chief Operating Officer
MTN Nigeria has announced the appointment of Mazen Mroue as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday, August 6, 2018. With over 22 years’ experience in the telecoms and ICT…
- 24 Jul 2013
Ikpoki, Nigerian Becomes MTN CEO
Michael Ikpoki, currently the chief executive officer of MTN Ghana has been named as the new chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria, making him the first Nigerian to lead the largest mobile operator…
- 27 Jul 2013
Taukobong Replaces Ikpoki as MTN Ghana CEO
With the exit of Mike Ikpoki, as the new MTN Nigeria chief executive officer, the group has swiftly move its MTN South Africa’s chief marketing officer (CMO), Serame Taukobong as MTN Ghana CEO. A…
- 9 Oct 2020
Rahul De, MTN Nigeria CMO Appointed CEO MTN Liberia
MTN has announced the appointment of Rahul De its Chief Marketing Officer in Nigeria as Chief Executive Officer, MTN Liberia. The new appointment according to a statement released by the company…
- 10 Sept 2020
MTN Trains 10,000 SMEs on Smart Marketing
MTN Nigeria has equipped locally owned small businesses with skills on sales and marketing in a training session featuring leading industry experts, as part of the ongoing The Revv Programme. Using a…
- 17 Feb 2020
MTN Unveils’Y'ello Star’ A New Musical Reality Television Show
MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of a new musical reality television show, dubbed ‘Y’ello Star'. The Nigerian leading ICT Company made the announcement recently, at their head office at…
- 2 Aug 2021
MTN Appoints Shodunke, Sowho, 2 Nigerians for Top Jobs
MTN Group Limited, leading African multinational mobile telecommunications company, has appointed Shoyinka Shodunke and Adia Sowho as chief information officer (CIO) of MTN Nigeria and chief…
- 3 Aug 2025
MTN @ First-ever CED, Pledges to Address Subscribers’ Concerns
MTN Nigeria, has pledged the company’s renewed commitment to transparency and responsiveness in addressing customer concerns. Karl Toriola, chief executive officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, chief…
- 5 Jul 2026
No Plans for Fresh Tariff Hike – MTN
Dr Karl Toriola, chief executive officer, MTN Nigeria, has assured its subscribers that another telecom tariff increase is not imminent. Dr Karl Toriola, chief executive officer, MTN Nigeria He also…
- 24 Feb 2017
Confusion as Thugs Vandalise MTN Office over Xenophobia Attacks
MTN Nigeria’s office in Abuja was attacked by some suspected thugs on Thursday in reprisal to the xenophobia attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The thugs, according to reports, catered away…
- 24 Jan 2015
MTN Storms Open Markets with PAYG Business Insurance Service
MTN Business, the business-to-business division of MTN Nigeria, is rolling out a series of awareness campaigns in major open markets across Nigeria on MTN Y’ello Biz. MTN Y’ello Biz is the recently…
- 16 Nov 2023
MTN Gives Progress Report on its Ambition 2025 Strategy as it Hosts Capital Markets Day
MTN Nigeria Communications has announced progress made so far in achieving its ‘Ambition 2025’ Strategy, and the emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy to local and international…
- 20 Oct 2022
MTN Nigeria Launches 'Blow My Hustle Campaign' to Support Young Nigerians via Capacity Building & Grants
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC announced the commencement of the MTN Pulse Blow My Hustle initiative at a press launch on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Blow My Hustle campaign aims to empower…
- 9 Jul 2024
9mobile Intensifies Business Transformation, Appoints Abolaji Idowu as Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, announced the appointment of seasoned business and finance professional; Abolaji Idowu as…
- 26 Jan 2021
MTN, Facebook Begin Digital Marketing Training for SMEs
MTN Nigeria has commenced partnership with global social networking giant, Facebook to deliver digital marketing training to SMEs under the MTN’s first accelerator programme, Y’ello 200 . The…
- 8 Sept 2010
MTN Introduces Internet Netbook Bundle
MTN has introduced the MTN Internet Netbook Bundle to the Nigerian market. Derek Appiah, Chief Enterprise Solutions officer, MTN said the novel product, will further deepen access to the mobile…
- 21 Jul 2025
MTN Nigeria Rewards 1,500+ Winners with ₦290m in Mega Billion Promo
Telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria, has announced the disbursement of over ₦290 million to more than 1,500 winners in its ongoing Mega Billion Promo. L-R: Deji Roberts, Assistant Director, Nigerian…
- 28 Nov 2022
Kate Ene David Wins 2022 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition, to Act as MTN CEO for One Day
The fifth edition of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition has come to an end with Kate Ene David emerging as the winner. L-R: Titus Schwa Bankole, Bee Master; Odunayo Sanya, Executive Secretary,…
- 16 Dec 2019
Agusto and Co Announces Retirement of Vivien Shobo Its Chief Executive Officer
Agusto & Co, Nigeria’s foremost Credit Rating Agency, has announced the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer - Vivien Shobo, effective 31 December 2019. Vivien Shobo Following over two…
- 2 Oct 2024
How to Enter MTN See Naija Competition to Promote Nigeria’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage
In commemoration of the World Tourism Day, MTN Nigeria launched the See Naija platform, a digital tourism initiative aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s vibrant culture, iconic landscapes and creative…
- 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…
- 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…
- 27 Feb 2022
MTN Celebrates Brand Refresh with Grand Industry Event
MTN Nigeria officially celebrated the Group-wide brand refresh with a press briefing on February 27, 2022, at the Eko Hotels & Suites Grand Ballroom, Lagos. L-R: TV Presenter, VJ Adams; Popular…
- 5 Nov 2025
MTN Nigeria Celebrates Esther Akinnukawe’s CIPM Fellowship and Inclusive Leadership
In an era where organisations are redefining leadership and equity, MTN Nigeria continues to set the pace with its growing cadre of women in senior leadership positions. The company’s consistent…
- 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…
- 21 May 2019
Smile Telecoms Appoints Farroukh as Group Chief Executive Officer
Smile Telecoms, a Pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, today announces the appointments of Mr. Ahmad Farroukh as…