President Tinubu directed the FCCPC to dismantle a monopoly, while Optasia services continue to run on the MTN network.
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What happened
President Tinubu directed the FCCPC to dismantle a monopoly, while Optasia services continue to run on the MTN network.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tinubu approved airtime credit market liberalization amid Optasia's market dominance in Nigeria.1 source
President orders FCCPC to dismantle a monopoly, impacting MTN Group's operations in Nigeria.1 source
President Tinubu orders FCCPC to dismantle monopolies affecting MTN network services.1 source
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Strengthening economic ties and cooperation in Nigeria.Also in this story
- Diplomatic discussions were held on the UN platform regarding Nigeria's economic challenges.
- A meeting was held on July 21, 2026, between Nigerian officials and Johann Wadephul to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in trade and investment.
The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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MTN Group
multinational telecommunications company based in South Africa
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