26 January 2026

In 2025, MTN Nigeria faced significant network challenges, recording 9,218 fibre cut incidents and vandalism at 211 telecom sites, leading to widespread service disruptions across the country.

CEO Dr. Karl Toriola shared these figures in a social media post titled "MTN Nigeria 2025 Wrapped," highlighting the impact on customer experience and network performance.

23 January 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a major partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s leading telecommunications provider, to enhance the country’s digital infrastructure and support its national transformation.

The deal involves a development-linked loan of up to €190 million, disbursed in four installments, starting with an initial €50 million tranche. This funding will enable extensive upgrades to Tunisia’s telecom networks, including transitioning from 4G to 5G, expanding fibre optic coverage, connecting up to 200,000 households to fibre-to-the-home services, and modernizing core and backbone networks. Additionally, targeted investments in energy efficiency and local energy production will be part of the project.