How failed calls trigger huge economic losses

Vanguard News | 09-09-2026 12:30am |

Poor network connectivity is causing significant economic losses for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reported over 5,000 fibre-optic cuts in six months, which telecom operators attribute to vandalism and power issues. Entrepreneurs such as online sellers, ride-hailing drivers, and POS operators are particularly affected, as their livelihoods depend on reliable internet connections.

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