Charles Ebuebu, Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Director General, met with MTN Nigeria executives on Monday to strengthen collaboration on broadcasting and telecom projects, including efforts to accelerate the country’s delayed transition to digital broadcasting.
During the visit, Ebuebu praised MTN, which holds Nigeria’s largest mobile subscriber base, per the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), for its role in expanding telecoms services.
“During the visit, the DG commended MTN for its contributions to the growth and development of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. He acknowledged the company’s efforts in promoting digital inclusion and expanding access to mobile services across the country,” according to a statement released by the NBC.
He added that partnerships between regulators and operators are “essential for promoting innovation, driving growth, and ensuring Nigerians have access to high-quality broadcasting and telecom services.”
A key focus of the talks was Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) project, a decade-long effort to transition from analog to digital television broadcasting. It is a global initiative to replace analog TV signals with digital transmissions, improving signal quality and freeing up airwaves for mobile broadband.
Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO, “expressed his company’s commitment to working with the Commission to advance the interests of the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Nigeria.”
As part of its sustainability metrics, MTN Nigeria, which accounts for 51.79% of Nigeria’s mobile market with over 87 million subscribers, says that “by investing in infrastructure and networks, MTN is improving connectivity in rural and underserved areas.”
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