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MTN Nigeria plans to invest NGN 640 bln in 3 years to expand broadband access

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | 09:52 CET | News
MTN Nigeria plans to invest NGN 640 billion over the next three years to expand broadband access. So said MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita after a three-day visit to Abuja and Lagos, when he met a number of key stakeholders. This is in line with the government's 2020-2025 National Broadband Plan and in support of MTN's "Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa's progress" strategy.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: MTN / MTN Nigeria
Countries: Nigeria
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