40m Nigerians Stranded as FCCPC-Telecom Court Dispute Freezes Emergency Airtime Services

Thisdaylive | 18-05-2026 03:37pm |

A recent court ruling has resulted in a significant disruption of emergency airtime services in Nigeria, affecting approximately 40 million telecom subscribers. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the telecom sector are currently embroiled in a dispute that has led to the paralysis of the N400 billion telecom credit market. Despite the court's orders, the situation remains unresolved, leaving many users unable to access essential communication services.

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