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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 1 Feb 2023
Kate Ene David Becomes MTN Nigeria’s CEO for a Day
MTN Nigeria on Wednesday announced Kate Ene as its CEO for a day following her emergence as the winner of the 2022 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee out of over 11,000 participants who registered for the…
- 23 Aug 2024
Celebrations as Mohammed Rufai, New MTN Congo Brazzaville CEO is Send-forth by MTN Nigeria
MTN executives, partners, staff and other stakeholders recently gathered at The Bells Event Centre for a celebration in honour of the outgoing Chief Technical Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mohammed Rufai,…
- 27 Jul 2026
MTN Nigeria CEO Encourages Young Professionals to Turn Setbacks into Success
Young professionals have been urged to embrace continuous learning, resilience and personal responsibility as they prepare for leadership in an increasingly competitive world. MTN Nigeria The charge…
- 8 Sept 2022
MTN Group Hosts MTN Nigeria Board and Exco for Strategy Retreat
MTN Group this week hosted MTN Nigeria’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee in Johannesburg for a strategy retreat during which the leadership of the Group’s largest subsidiary reflected on…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 16 Jun 2021
Concerns of Network Distribution Taken out of Context- MTN Nigeria
MTN Nigeria has said that maintaining network stability and high levels of customer service remains a key priority for it. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria The telecom giant was…
- 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…
- 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…
- 13 Aug 2013
MTN Nigeria Gets Investors in People Accreditation
MTN Nigeria has been formally accredited by the Investors in People (IiP) Governing Board, United Kingdom as an Investor in People organization. MTN Nigeria is the first company in Nigeria and indeed…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…