Nitel latest news
Here are the latest news updates from NITEL (Nigerian Telecommunications Limited):
Recent News
- NITEL's Assets Sold to Tizeti Networks: In November 2020, NITEL's assets were sold to Tizeti Networks, a Nigerian internet service provider, for $40 million. The sale was announced by the Nigerian government, which had been seeking to privatize the company for several years.
- NITEL's Revival Plans: In October 2020, the Nigerian government announced plans to revive NITEL, which had been dormant for several years. The government plans to invest $100 million in the company to restore its operations and provide better services to customers.
- NITEL's Debt Crisis: In September 2020, NITEL was reported to be facing a debt crisis, with outstanding debts of over N100 billion (approximately $250 million). The company's debt crisis has been attributed to years of mismanagement and lack of investment.
- NITEL's Network Upgrade: In August 2020, NITEL announced plans to upgrade its network infrastructure to improve services and increase capacity. The upgrade is expected to be completed by the end of 2020.
- NITEL's Customer Base: In July 2020, NITEL reported a decline in its customer base, with the number of subscribers dropping to around 100,000. The company attributed the decline to increased competition in the Nigerian telecommunications market.
Recent Developments
- NITEL's New Management Team: In June 2020, NITEL appointed a new management team, led by a new Managing Director, to oversee the company's revival plans.
- NITEL's Partnership with MTN: In May 2020, NITEL announced a partnership with MTN Nigeria, one of the country's largest telecommunications companies, to improve its network infrastructure and services.
- NITEL's Plans for 5G Network: In April 2020, NITEL announced plans to launch a 5G network in Nigeria, which is expected to provide faster data speeds and improved services to customers.
Please note that the news updates may not be up-to-date, as the information may have changed since the last update.