Telecom
Teniola Re-elected ATCON President
Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria members have returned Mr. Olusola Teniola as President, for a second term in office.
Teniola was returned unopposed on Thursday at the Association’s annual general meeting, in Lgaos with Engineer Ike Nnamani President/CEO Medallion Communications, and Mr. Muyiwa Ogungboye CEO eStream Networks, as newly elected First and Second Vice Presidents respectively under the new national executive council (NEC).
Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani contested alongside the immediate past First Vice President, Dr. Anthony Nwosu and Mr. Ibrahim Dikko, while Mr. Muyiwa Ogungboye emerged winner after contesting alongside Mr. David Roberts.
In his acceptance speech, Teniola, thanked the members for the confidence reposed in him, stressing his readiness to lead the Association to attain greater height.
He stressed that the NEC will work assiduously, especially in digitising the Secretariat while coordinating processes for erecting a befitting secretariat and promised to intensify ongoing activities of the Association.
The President further emphasised that ATCON will not soft-pedal on its advocacy for better operating environment for member companies.
He also encouraged members to remain diligent in their operations, adding that the industry (ATCON platform) is a breeding ground for future leaders of the country.
“Today, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem is the SSG of Akwa-Ibom State, while Dr. Ernest Ndukwe served as EVC of NCC.
“That tells you that ATCON is known for quality and effective representation”, he said.
He cited the case of fibre optic cable cut in major cities as a major challenge faced by members hence ATCON will enhance its engagements with the affected States.
On his part, Engr. Nnamani said that ATCON will also channel its advocacy to bridging the information gap on the dangers of excessive taxes and charges by States which are huge impediments to investments in the sector.
According to Nnamani, the case of Right of Way (RoW) has lingered, however, State officials have not realised the importance of telecom infrastructures in their respective State.
He described ATCON as the shock observer for the members hence they will do everything possible to defend and amplify their voices for better business environment.
Also speaking, Mr. Ogungboye said that as a member of NEC he will push for more engagements with industry regulator for more openness in addressing issues in the industry.
The new ATCON NEC:
President– Olusola Teniola
1st VP– Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani
2nd VP– Muyiwa Ogungboye
National Secretary– Mr. Myke Ofili
Financial Secretary– Mrs. Aderonke Adeyegbe
Treasurer– Mr. Anucha Hyacinth
Publicity Secretary– Ms. Adanna Nsori
Coordinator, Equipment Dealers- Mr. Ezekiel Egboye
Coordinator, Telephone Operators– Mr. Osondu Nwokolo
Coordinator, Value Added Services Providers– Mr. Oluwale Owoeye
Coordinator, Infrastructure Services Providers– Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere
Coordinator, Manufacturers– Mr. Paul Ajibola
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is a professional, non-profit, non-political umbrella organization of telecommunications companies of Nigeria.
It was formally inaugurated on December 10, 1993, with a membership profile made up of indigenous and multinational telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. Membership of the Association has since inauguration grown to 100 companies.
Mazen Mroue, a non-executive director at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, has resigned effective February 27, 2026, to prioritise other responsibilities within the MTN Group, the company announced in a Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) filing.
MTN Nigeria
The notice, signed by company secretary Uto Ukpanah, stated: “This is to enable Mr. Mroue to focus on other priorities within MTN Group Limited. The Board wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Mroue for his immense service to MTN Nigeria and wishes him success in his future endeavours.”
Mroue joined MTN Nigeria’s board on June 1, 2022, bringing over 28 years of telecom experience. A veteran MTN executive, he previously served as CEO of MTN Uganda and MTN Liberia, non-executive director at MTN Cyprus, and held leadership roles at MTN Ghana.
Since February 2022, he has been MTN Group’s Chief Technology and Information Officer, overseeing technology strategy and governance. Earlier, as MTN Nigeria’s COO from August 2018 to January 2022, he also sat on the MTN Nigeria Foundation board.
The exit follows MTN Nigeria’s stellar 2025 results, posting a ₦1.70 trillion profit before tax—reversing a ₦550.3 billion loss in 2024 driven by forex woes—marking one of the telco’s strongest rebounds.
Google has rolled out support for Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its AI-powered Search features—AI Overviews and AI Mode—enabling millions of Nigerians to get quick answers, summaries, and conversational web exploration in their mother tongues.
The update forms part of Google’s push to cover 13 African languages, including Afrikaans, Akan, Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Afaan Oromoo, Somali, Sesotho, Kiswahili, Setswana, Wolof, and isiZulu, selected based on high search activity across the continent.
Now, a Kano student can ask complex questions in Hausa, while an Ibadan trader seeks business tips in Yorùbá—both receiving culturally nuanced AI responses via text or voice on Android, iOS, or web.
Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s West Africa Communications Manager, said: “Building truly global Search requires nuanced local understanding. With Gemini-powered AI, we’ve made advanced capabilities relevant in Yorùbá and Hausa, so Nigerians converse naturally with Search in their mother tongues.”
To use: Open the Google app, tap AI Mode, and query in Hausa or Yorùbá for personalised guidance—breaking language barriers and making technology reflect Nigeria’s diverse identity.
MultiChoice is closing its continental streaming platform Showmax after 11 years, notifying subscribers Thursday of the board’s decision to discontinue the service in the near future to refocus on sustainable digital offerings.
MultiChoice
The email assured no immediate disruption: “You can continue streaming as usual, and no action is required from you at this time.” Showmax, launched in South Africa in 2015 and expanded across Africa, offered movies, series, documentaries, and sports to rival Netflix and others amid rising online entertainment demand.
The shutdown follows Canal+’s approved takeover of MultiChoice last year, with the French giant offering ZAR 125 per share for remaining stakes.
The deal mandates HDP ownership boosts, local content investment, and splitting MultiChoice’s SA broadcasting arm into an independent entity to meet regulations.
MultiChoice prioritised subscribers during the transition, promising advance notice on timelines.
Showmax’s exit signals consolidation pressures in Africa’s cut-throat streaming market, where global players dominate despite local content strengths.
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