MTN Nigeria Seeks Approval to Raise N200 Billion for Network Expansion

MTN Nigeria, Africa’s leading telecommunication company, is seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to raise another N200 billion via bond issuance for network expansion.

The telecom giant disclosed this in a statement signed by Uto Ukpanah, Company Secretary, MTN Nigeria, and obtained by Investors King.

According to the statement, this is a follow-up to the N200 billion debut bond issued in 2021 under the company’s N110 billion 13% 7-year series I bonds due 2028 and N90 billion 12.75% 10-year series II bonds due 2031.

MTN Nigeria plans to use the proceeds of the bond issuance for capital expenditure such as network expansion, working capital management, and general corporate purpose.

“The company will decide on issuances under the Second Bond Issuance Programme in due course subject to prevailing market conditions and obtaining relevant regulatory approvals,” the company added.