MTN Nigeria Commits $625 Million to Network Expansion in 2025
The new investment highlights MTN’s confidence in Nigeria’s long-term market potential and marks one of the country’s largest telecom infrastructure commitments this year.
MTN Nigeria is reportedly planning to invest about $625 million in 2025 to upgrade its network infrastructure and expand capacity nationwide. The commitment was said to have been disclosed by CEO Karl Toriola during a media briefing last week.
The telecoms giant posted a net profit of ₦414.9 billion ($271 million) in the first half of 2025, recovering from heavy losses during Nigeria’s currency crisis. However, Toriola warned that the sector remains fragile without tariff reforms to account for inflation and exchange rate volatility.
He emphasised that stable policies, regulatory clarity, and improved FX access are essential to attract the billions needed for digital infrastructure, including fibre rollout and data centres.
The new investment highlights MTN’s confidence in Nigeria’s long-term market potential and marks one of the country’s largest telecom infrastructure commitments this year.
