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Muhammadu Sanusi II's MTN Group Remuneration

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Mar 21, 2026

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The increased remuneration for Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from MTN Group reflects the company's improved financial performance and its return to profitability, which is positive for MTN Group shareholders. It also highlights the growing importance of strong corporate governance and experienced non-executive directors in Africa's telecommunications sector.

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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 16th Emir of Kano and former governor of the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria, received N442 million ($324,000) in remuneration from MTN Group for the 2025 financial year. This marks an increase from N412 million in 2024 and reflects MTN Group's improved financial performance, including a 55.1% increase in service revenue to N5.2 trillion. Sanusi, who joined MTN Group's board in July 2019 as a non-executive director, serves on key committees such as Risk Management, Finance, and Social Ethics, overseeing operations and regulatory compliance in markets like Nigeria and Ghana. His extensive background in banking regulation and economic policy is seen as adding strategic value to the board, underscoring the growing importance of strong corporate governance in multinational firms within Africa's telecommunications sector.

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MTN Group paid N442 million to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as remuneration, reflecting its improved financial performance and the importance of strong corporate governance. The company reported a 55.1% increase in service revenue to N5.2 trillion in 2025.
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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi received N442 million in remuneration from MTN Group for the 2025 financial year, reflecting his role as a non-executive director and his strategic value to the board.
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Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Group, highlighted 2025 as a significant turning point for the company with a return to profitability.
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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi chairs Black Rhino Management Services Limited, indicating his continued presence in corporate circles beyond MTN Group.
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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi previously served as chief executive officer of Union Bank of Nigeria, contributing to his distinguished banking career.
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