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Telecoms analysisSeptember 9, 2026

MTN Nigeria Has 100 Million Subscribers. What Does That Really Mean?

Nigeria's largest mobile operator has crossed a historic line, but active SIMs, human reach, network quality, and commercial value are four different stories.

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