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MTN warned customers against clicking on a link in a fake online promotion and advised them not to share personal information on third-party websites. The warning was published by Premium Times Nigeria.

Ghana has initiated the bidding process for 5G licenses to enhance telecom sector competition, with 11 lots totaling $230 million. MTN and Telecel, which dominate 95% of mobile internet users, are among the interested bidders, though MTN faces a 40% premium. Next Gen Infraco's 2024 exclusive 5G rights were amended to foster competition, and mobile internet penetration in Ghana now exceeds 90%.

Nigerian lawmakers rejected proposals to use proceeds from MTN and DStv to compensate victims of xenophobic attacks. Instead, the Senate directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and report within two weeks.

LASTMA has launched a toll-free emergency hotline in Lagos to enhance traffic response. The service is free for subscribers of MTN, Glo, and 9mobile, enabling users to contact traffic officials without incurring call charges.

MTN chairperson condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa and urges a return to 'national consciousness'. A former South African Deputy Minister of Finance used an eulogy to address the immigration crisis directly.

African mobile operators plan to invest $76 billion in network infrastructure through 2030, with the GSMA reporting the industry could add $290 billion annually to Africa's economy by the end of the decade. Investments will focus on 5G networks and fiber lines, and regulators are urged to enable infrastructure sharing to reduce costs and improve rural connectivity.

Ralph Mupita, president and CEO of MTN Group, warns against retaliatory actions targeting African businesses in South Africa, citing risks to jobs, investment, and regional economic integration amid xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals.

MTN Group is finalizing fintech spinoffs in Nigeria and Uganda and has added Alipay as a partner. The article mentions an MTN Group Ltd sign, indicating ongoing business activities.

MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, is advocating for shared telecom infrastructure to address a $100 billion digital infrastructure deficit. The company, leading the African Group of Six alliance, proposes shared ownership of networks to reduce costs and enable advancements in fintech and AI, with support from the GSMA and governments.