MTN is raising R8bn in Nigeria for expansion

News24
14 May 2019, 17:43 GMT+10

MTN Group's Nigerian unit plans to raise about R8bn this year from a variety of sources including bank loans and bonds to expand operations in its biggest market.

The funds will enable Africa's largest wireless carrier to finance capital expenditure to increase the reach and efficiency of its network in Nigeria, Chief Financial Officer Adekunle Awobodu said by phone from Lagos. MTN has also started the process of listing its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The company had announced plans to raise as much as 400 billion naira (about R15bn) last year, and later signed to a 200 billion naira (about R8bn) credit line with a group of banks. MTN is "currently arranging" for another 200 billion naira, according to Awobodu.

MTN Nigeria said to consider Lagos share listing next week

It registered 20.35 billion ordinary shares with the country's Securities and Exchange Commission last week, with about 20% expected to be listed on the Lagos bourse this week. MTN has 65.6 million subscribers in Nigeria, or 38% of the market, according to February data provided by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

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