MTN, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications networks, is currently experiencing a network outage, leaving subscribers unable to make calls or use the internet through the service.
News About Nigeria gathered that this disruption is due to multiple fibre cuts causing a major service outage, affecting both voice and data services.
In response to the issue, MTN released a statement on Wednesday night acknowledging the network challenge.
The telecommunications service assured users that its engineers are actively working to resolve the problem, and services are gradually being restored in some areas.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding as the team works to restore full service as soon as possible,” MTN said in the statement released.
Frustrated subscribers took to various social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction with the network outage.
Many slammed MTN over the inconvenience caused by the disruption. See some reactions on X (Twitter).
Amid this network challenge, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its directive to telecom operators to deactivate telephone lines not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN) by February 28, 2024.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, mentioned this deadline during the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday.
He reminded telecom operators that the NCC has instructed them to bar the phone lines of subscribers who fail to link their NIN to their SIM cards before the specified deadline.
The directive aims to enhance national security by ensuring that telecom consumers are linked to their unique identification numbers.
