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 […]
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Nigeria’s Buhari to have final word on MTN’s $3.9 bln fine
January 26, 2016/Reuters Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will make the final decision on a $3.9 billion fine on South African cell operator MTN, the telecommunications minister said on Tuesday. Adebayo Shittu also told reporters that MTN might be advised to withdraw a court case filed against the fine. “If they […]
Nigeria May Ban Sale of SIM Cards to Force Service Quality
Nigeria’s government may temporarily ban mobile phone companies from selling new SIM cards in order to force greater investment in network quality by putting the brakes on soaring customer numbers. “We’re not satisfied at all” with telecommunications service, Information and Communication Technology Minister Omobola Johnson said in an interview yesterday […]
