MTN Nigeria remitted N878.7 billion in taxes, levies and duties to federal and state governments in 2025, reinforcing the telecommunications sector’s growing importance in Nigeria’s non-oil revenue expansion strategy.
The payment, disclosed in the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report, marked a 15 percent increase from the N764 billion paid in 2024 and represented a significant rise compared to the N543.9 billion remitted in 2023, reflecting the telecom operator’s expanding financial contribution to public sector funding.
The latest figures come as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to diversify revenue sources away from crude oil earnings and strengthen fiscal sustainability through improved tax collection and private sector participation. Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the telecommunications industry has continued to emerge as one of Nigeria’s strongest revenue-generating sectors amid rapid digital transformation and rising mobile connectivity.
Analysts said the increase in MTN Nigeria’s tax contributions highlights the growing economic impact of large technology and telecom companies, particularly as demand for data services, fintech solutions and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate nationwide.
The sector has experienced sustained growth over recent years, driven by expanding internet penetration, smartphone adoption and increased reliance on digital platforms for banking, communication and business operations.
Economic experts also noted that stronger contributions from telecom operators could provide additional fiscal support for government spending on infrastructure, public services and economic reforms at both federal and state levels.
Industry stakeholders have continued to advocate for policies that encourage investment in broadband expansion, network infrastructure and digital innovation to further deepen Nigeria’s technology-driven economic growth.
