MTN Nigeria reports N707.5 billion H1 profit, announces N26 interim dividend
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MTN Nigeria reported strong H1 2026 results, with profit after tax up 70.6%, EBITDA margin expanding to 55.9%, improving cash generation, and a declared interim dividend, supported by steadier FX conditions and subscriber/data growth. While constructive for Nigerian equities and local telecom/fintech sentiment, the news is largely idiosyncratic and not a direct driver for major global macro, commodities, or crypto pricing.
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc reported a net profit of N707.5 billion for the first half of 2026, up 70.6% year on year. Service revenue rose 25.9% to N3.0 trillion, while EBITDA increased 39.2% to N1.67 trillion and the EBITDA margin improved to 55.9%. The company also declared an interim dividend of N26 per ordinary share.
