Episode 7
Orange Telecommunications records Impressive Financial Result in Q1
Orange Telecommunications Group announced impressive financial results for the first half of 2025, primarily driven by significant growth in its Africa & Middle East (AMEA) region, which recorded a 12.8% (€469 million) increase in EBITDAaL. This marks the tenth consecutive half-year of double-digit growth for the region, attributed to the increasing adoption of 4G and 5G services among more than half of Orange’s 167 million customers. Additionally, strong performance in Orange Money and B2B services, coupled with increased capital expenditure, contributed to this growth.
Overall, Orange reported a total EBITDAaL of €5.7 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.8%. Organic cash flow from telecom activities rose by 7.7% to €1.67 billion. In light of these positive results, Orange has revised its 2025 guidance, now forecasting EBITDAaL growth to exceed 3%.
Communications Regulator and other Industry Players Set for CNII Conference
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and several industry players, including IHS Towers, Digital Realty, and 9mobile Nigeria, have partnered for the inaugural CNII & Telecom Sustainability Conference 2025. This event is organized in collaboration with the Nigeria Information Technology Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). Set to take place on August 7, 2025, in Lagos, the conference will feature the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, alongside representatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Peace Corps Nigeria. Discussions will center around infrastructure security, stakeholder roles, and the practical implementation of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Presidential Order.
With a focus on “Telecoms Industry Sustainability and the CNII Act – Way Forward,” the conference aims to outline sustainable strategies for the telecom sector amid evolving challenges. Stakeholders will engage in meaningful discussions to explore collaboration and innovation opportunities to enhance the industry’s resilience and sustainability. This gathering promises to facilitate dialogue on essential policies affecting Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape and foster a collective approach to future developments.
MTN Records Profit in 2025 Q1
Amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges, MTN has found optimism in the relatively stable naira and a decrease in inflation rates following the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January 2025. As of the end of March 2025, the exchange rate remained stable at N1,537 to US$1, while inflation was reported at 24.2%. The company successfully mitigated cost pressures through a revised tower lease agreement, which reduced foreign exchange exposure and curbed price increases.
These strategic moves resulted in a remarkable 65.9% increase in EBITDA, alongside a 7.2 percentage point expansion in its EBITDA margin, reaching 46.6%. This performance aligns with the company’s guidance and underscores its resilience in navigating the current economic landscape.
