MTN Nigeria Records ₦5.2tn Revenue, Expands Investment in Economy
LAGOS, NIGERIA — MTN Nigeria has reported ₦5.2 trillion in service revenue for the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s largest corporate contributors to economic growth and digital connectivity.
The telecommunications company disclosed the figures in its latest financial results, highlighting sustained expansion in data usage, subscriber growth, and digital service adoption across Nigeria. The performance underscores the increasing role of telecommunications in driving financial inclusion, business activity, and technological development.
MTN Nigeria also announced a capital expenditure (CAPEX) investment of approximately ₦1 trillion, aimed at expanding network capacity, improving service quality, and supporting rising demand for broadband and digital services. The investment focused on infrastructure upgrades, including base stations and fibre connectivity.
Company officials noted that continued investment remains critical to supporting Nigeria’s growing digital economy, particularly as businesses and consumers rely more heavily on mobile data, fintech platforms, and online services.
In addition to infrastructure spending, the telecom operator highlighted its significant tax and regulatory contributions, describing them as part of its broader commitment to national development and public revenue generation.
Industry analysts say the strong revenue performance reflects resilience within the telecommunications sector despite economic pressures such as inflation, currency volatility, and rising operational costs.
The results further emphasize the telecom industry’s importance as a backbone of Nigeria’s digital transformation, enabling commerce, education, and communication nationwide.
MTN Nigeria indicated that it will continue prioritizing network expansion and innovation to meet increasing connectivity needs while supporting economic growth.
