Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement, Karl Toriola-led MTN Nigeria eye N1 trillion profit
Dangote Cement and MTN Nigeria are in a tight race to become the first Nigerian company to hit a record N1 trillion profit in 2025.
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Dangote Cement and MTN Nigeria are in a tight race to become the first Nigerian company to hit a record N1 trillion profit in 2025.
The return to profit reflects improved market conditions in Nigeria, where the naira has strengthened, inflation pressures have eased and foreign exchange liquidity has improved.
The commitment comes despite a difficult year that left the industry struggling with foreign exchange shortages and soaring operating costs.
The surge in revenue was fueled by robust demand across voice, data, fintech, and digital services, with particularly strong performance in its data and voice segments.
The issuance is part of the company’s N250-billion ($160.56 million) commercial paper program.
The issuance forms part of the company’s N250-billion ($151.9 million) commercial paper program.
Acquisition positions MTN for growth in Nigeria's expanding digital finance sector.
MTN Nigeria plans to raise $30.4 million through commercial paper issuance to strengthen liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising operational costs.
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, led by CEO Karl Toriola, reports a staggering loss of N514.9 billion ($311.2 million) for Q3 2024, marking a sharp increase in losses compared to N14.9 billion ($9 million) in the same period last year, driven by foreign exchange challenges and rising expenses.
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola has called for a tariff hike to address rising operational costs and prevent a potential service shutdown, as the telecom giant faces significant financial pressures amid Nigeria’s challenging economic environment.
MTN Nigeria’s $50-million initiative, led by CEO Karl Toriola, is transforming education with cutting-edge science labs, empowering students to build a tech-driven future.