MTN Nigeria profit jumps 70% in H1

MTN Nigeria reported a 70.6% increase in profit after tax for H1 2026, driven by strong growth in subscribers, data users, and service revenue despite inflation and global macroeconomic challenges. The company is progressing with the structural separation of its fintech business, pending regulatory approval.

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