MTN Nigeria has placed a $25 million bid for a stake in the SAT-3 underwater cable in Nigeria’s privatization of Nitel, while Globacom was disqualified from bidding for the conglomerate, including its mobile arm MTEL. Phone Nigeria Globacom Nigeria

The Bureau of Public Enterprises for the first time on Thursday admitted that the Federal Government had made some fundamental mistakes in the privatisation of public enterprises over the years. Phone Nigeria MTEL

Strong indications emerged yesterday (Tuesday) in Abuja that the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) may be considering an extension of the January 22 deadline, for the submission of bids for the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL),and its mobile telephone subsidiary, MTEL. Phone Nigeria MTEL

The economic downturn which slowed business last year, pale significantly in the face of the steep competition expected in the Nigerian telecommunications scene in 2010. Amidst the dealings, deft manoeuvrings and hard-line marketing, one thing remains sure the internet will rule this year! Phone Nigeria Globacom

The stage seems ready for the final sale of 75 per cent equity in the Nigerian Telecommunications Plc (NITEL) and its mobile arm, M-Tel, following the conclusion of the submission of technical and financial bids. Phone Nigeria Etisalat Nigeria

The recent revelation by the Vice Chairman/C.E.O. of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Ernest Ndukwe, that the nation has attracted a whopping N2.7 trillion ($18bn) from direct and foreign investment. Phone Nigeria MTEL

The opening of financial bids for the privatisation of the former state-owned telecom, Nigerian Telecommunications Plc (NITEL) and its mobile arm, M-Tel, gets underway in Abuja next week Tuesday, as the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE), continues in its laboured attempts to off-load the moribund company. Phone Nigeria Etisalat