Nigeria Fibre Network: Lagos, Abuja Hold 18% of Deployments
Lagos and Abuja account for only 18% of Nigeria's fibre optic cable deployment, despite being major economic hubs, as new data reveals persistent infrastructure gaps across the country.
Lagos and Abuja account for only 18% of Nigeria's fibre optic cable deployment, despite being major economic hubs, as new data reveals persistent infrastructure gaps across the country.
MTN Nigeria restored its airtime and data borrowing service via *303#, slashing the maximum limit from N10,000 to N5,000. Subscribers must clear outstanding balances before new advances.
MTN Nigeria has restored its XtraTime airtime and data lending service, suspended since April due to FCCPC regulations. Eligible prepaid subscribers can now borrow up to ₦1,295 by dialing *303#.
MTN Nigeria has restored its airtime and data borrowing service, allowing millions of subscribers to access emergency credit by dialling *303# after weeks of disruption due to a regulatory dispute.
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