MTN Seeks Robust Nigeria-South Africa Bilateral Framework

In a major push for regional economic integration, MTN Group and the federal government of Nigeria have rallied key private sector players to deepen collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa.
The call was made at the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue, supported by MTN ahead of the G20 Summit. The event served as a platform to harmonise the private sector’s push for integration with the federal government’s economic blueprint.

The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Adebayo Edun, addressed the gathering to provide government assurance on the safety of the capital.

Edun told investors that the administration has cleared the path for entry, stating firmly, Nigeria is open for business, safe for investment.

Group president and CEO of MTN, Ralph Mupita, stated that the private sector’s role in fostering this unity is paramount, saying that “today’s engagement underscores our shared belief that by working together we can create an Africa that is more resilient, more competitive and better positioned to seize global opportunities.”

The meeting highlighted that a robust bilateral framework is central to advancing trade, investment, and the government’s wider agenda for innovation across Africa.