The Nigerian Senate is considering nationalization of MTN and MultiChoice operations due to the impact of attacks in South Africa on Nigerian citizens.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• senate →

  type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature

  • Legislation is awaiting final approval from both the House and the Senate.Mon 17:49
  • A bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Mon 16:37
• MTN Group →

  multinational telecommunications company based in South Africa

  • President Tinubu directed the FCCPC to dismantle a monopoly, while Optasia services continue to run on the MTN network.Sun 18:15
  • The new event consists of two separate facts: that Kampala is the capital of Uganda, and that Kristian is a saver with MTN Group.Sat 07:36
• MultiChoice →

  South African based satellite TV service in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• The South African government is facing criticism for its failure to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa.Jul 14
• Nigeria's lower chamber spokesperson addresses violence against immigrants in South Africa.Sep 11
• Attacks are occurring across Niger and Nigeria, specifically targeting regions in Kaduna, Adamawa, and Bauchi states.Jul 14
• Recurring violence and security failures in South Africa are impacting the safety of Nigerian citizens.Sep 13
• MTN Group, led by Ralph Mupita, operates across South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana, facing market sensitivities and regional tensions.Jun 18