Fri Feb 19, 2016/Reuters By Tiisetso Motsoeneng South African telecoms firm MTN Group could end up paying a “reasonable” amount following talks with the Nigerian authorities over a disputed $3.9 billion fine for failing to disconnect unregistered SIM card users, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. A […]
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MTN hires former U.S. attorney general to help on Nigeria fine: FT
Wed Feb 3, 2016/Reuters MTN Group has hired a former top U.S. law enforcement official to help challenge a $3.9 billion fine imposed by Nigeria for failing to disconnect unregistered users, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Citing people familiar with the situation, the newspaper said former U.S. Attorney General […]
Nigeria open to deal with mobile group MTN over $3.9 bln fine
Wed Jan 27, 2016/Reuters By Alexis Akwagyiram Nigeria is open to an amicable out-of-court settlement with South Africa’s MTN over a $3.9 billion fine imposed on the cell phone operator, a top regulatory official said on Wednesday. This represents a thaw in a three-month standoff between Africa’s largest mobile operator […]
