Telecoms operators seek review of taxes, levies

Telecoms operators seek review of taxes, levies

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged the Federal Government to look into the “Tax and Levy Amended Order 2015’’. The Executive Secretary of ALTON, Mr Gbolahan Awonuga, said in Lagos on Thursday that the “Tax...
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NCC Helps 92,000 Subscribers to Resolve Complains with Telecoms Operators

NCC Helps 92,000 Subscribers to Resolve Complains with Telecoms Operators

  As part of its consumer protection activities, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has received and satisfactorily resolved 92,757 service-related complaints escalated to it for resolution by aggrieved telecommunications consumers in the past t...
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Yuletide: NCC Considers Fresh Sanction on Operators as Consumers Mount Complaints

Yuletide: NCC Considers Fresh Sanction on Operators as Consumers Mount Complaints

There are signs that operators in the telecommunication sector may usher in 2019 with yet another big sanction from the industry regulator. Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau (CAB) of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), confirmed this as he warned ...
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NCC to Telecoms Operators: Pay Your Annual Operating Levy or…

NCC to Telecoms Operators: Pay Your Annual Operating Levy or…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decried the non-compliance of telecommunications operators to the payment of the Annual Operating Levy (AOL). The Director, Licensing and Authorisation, NCC, Ms Funlola Akiode, said during the Annual Stakeholder...
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10 states, FCT face telecoms network blackout — GSM operators warn

10 states, FCT face telecoms network blackout — GSM operators warn

Ten states and parts of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may soon face telecommunications services blackout following tax disputes between Kogi Government and mobile network operators. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operator...
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Breaking News! Teleology Officially Takes Over 9mobile, Appoints Board of Directors

Breaking News! Teleology Officially Takes Over 9mobile, Appoints Board of Directors

Teleology has formally taken over control of Nigeria’s troubled telecommunication company, 9mobile, by appointing a new board of directors, headed by 54 year-old Nasiru Ado Bayero. Stephane Beuvelet will serve as the acting managing director, according to a ...
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#Nigeria: 9mobile attributes achievements in 10 years to customer loyalty

#Nigeria: 9mobile attributes achievements in 10 years to customer loyalty

The Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. (EMTS) trading as 9mobile on Wednesday attributed its achievements over the past 10 years to the loyalty of its subscribers. Mr Boye Olusanya, the Chief Executive Officer, 9mobile, made known this in a state...
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Telecoms: Rivers seals 9mobile office over N108m tax default

Telecoms: Rivers seals 9mobile office over N108m tax default

The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has decried the unilateral closure of 9mobile Port Harcourt Regional Office by officials of Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS). ALTON said based on its findings,  EMTS is no...
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Court Stops Planned Sale of 9Mobile

Court Stops Planned Sale of 9Mobile

A Federal High Court in Abuja has halted the planned sale of the troubled telecommunication firm, Etisalat (now 9Mobile) following opposition to the move by some aggrieved shareholders. The shareholders – Afdin Ventures Limited and Dirbia Nigeria Limited –...
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NCC: Firm with Better Technical Competence Will Buy 9mobile

NCC: Firm with Better Technical Competence Will Buy 9mobile

The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday in Lagos assured stakeholders that it will not approve the sale of 9mobile to any bidder without technical competence. 9mobile is Nigeria’s fourth largest carrier. It emerged from Etisalat after a crippli...
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