Overview
In October 2025 MTN Group — Africa’s largest mobile operator, serving 280 million customers across 19 markets — confirmed a cybersecurity breach that exposed personal data of some customers in certain markets, while saying its core networks and billing systems remained secure (per MTN statement). Nigerian reporting cited around 176 million SIM records in Nigeria (per reporting, Oct 2025). Separately, the FCCPC has prosecuted MTN Nigeria and its officers in the Abuja Federal High Court (FHC/ABJ/CR/354/2024) for failing to produce documents required by a lawful summons, and in 2026 told the court that the CEO and others were evading service (per NAN/Realnews). Consumer claims over the breach are in early assessment; no class settlement has been announced (per reporting, 2026).
Companies involved
Settlement amounts
No settlement announced as of 2026 (per reporting). Breach-related claims are in early assessment. Nothing can be promised.
Key dates
- May 1, 2026FCCPC tells the Abuja Federal High Court that MTN’s CEO and others were evading service of court documents (per NAN/Realnews, 2026)
- October 1, 2025MTN Group confirms a cybersecurity breach exposing personal data of some customers in certain markets; reports cite ~176 million Nigerian SIM records (per MTN statement and reporting, Oct 2025)
- July 19, 2024FCCPC charge dated July 19, 2024 (filed July 22, 2024) against MTN Nigeria and its officers for failure to produce documents required by a lawful summons (per NAN/Realnews)
Updates
- Updated Oct 3, 2026New case (Oct 2026, NG): MTN Nigeria data breach & FCCPC proceedings — Oct 2025 breach exposed customer data in certain markets (per MTN statement); reporting cites ~176M Nigerian SIM records; FCCPC v. MTN (FHC/ABJ/CR/354/2024) ongoing (per NAN/Realnews).
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
Did MTN Nigeria have a data breach?
Yes. MTN Group confirmed a cybersecurity breach in October 2025 exposing personal data of some customers in certain markets; Nigerian reporting cited around 176 million SIM records (per MTN statement and reporting).
Is there a lawsuit?
The FCCPC has an ongoing proceeding in the Abuja Federal High Court against MTN Nigeria and its officers (FHC/ABJ/CR/354/2024) over failure to produce required documents (per NAN/Realnews). Breach-related consumer claims are in early assessment (per reporting, 2026).
Can I file a claim?
Breach-related consumer claims are being assessed by Nigerian counsel (per reporting, 2026). A case review would confirm eligibility; nothing can be promised.
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