MTN Nigeria, the biggest telecommunication service provider in Nigeria with over 62.8million active lines, about 43% as at June 2015 according to the Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC. The company also provides ICT solutions to millions of Nigerians, connecting communities with each other and with the rest of the world. MTN has led the growth in the voice market since 2001 and is now pursuing new growth opportunities in the data and ICT space. This lead position is evident in a differentiated and attractive array of product and service offerings, a growing bouquet of ICT products and over 58 million subscribers.
MTN’s leadership position in the area of network investment, coverage, expansion and state of the art infrastructure is also evident – with well over $13 billion invested to date in fixed assets and facilities nationwide. As a result of these massive investments, MTN Nigeria now has the most expansive network coverage, spread across 3,649 cities, towns and villages in all 36 states of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). MTN also provides network coverage to 74.56% of Nigeria’s land mass, while about 87.15% of the population have access to MTN services.
MTN has revolutionized the way Nigerians live, work and play and has achieved such growth that it is now an international benchmark for what can be achieved in the telecommunications industry in an emerging economy. Today, MTN is Nigeria’s leading ICT company, employing over 5,800 staff, with Nigerians accounting for 99% of this number. MTN operates an extensive distribution chain with 78 Trade Partners and an informal distribution chain of over 450,000 sales outlets. MTN is also committed to providing a distinct customer experience with 406 walk-in centres across Nigeria.
Years ahead will be very exciting for MTN Nigeria with the report of its going public on the Nigeria Stock Exchange NSE. Also the news of the acquisition of a pay TV license from the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission NBC which will allow MTN to operate a pay TV.
MTN is guided by a win-win philosophy – that the success and growth of the company is tied to the well-being of the people and the communities where it operates. That is why MTN invests in areas of need and gives back to society through its corporate social investment vehicle – the MTN Foundation (MTNF). The MTN Foundation, which is funded by up to 1% Profit after Tax from MTNN – has invested over 10 billion naira in carrying out projects in 341 project sites in the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT. The foundation clocked 10years old this year. MTN was the first telecommunications company in Nigeria to establish a Foundation.
