Telcos on trial: 44,678 fibre cuts, 75m paid compensations and a N550bn subscriber war

BusinessDay | 12-11-2026 12:51pm |

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is facing mounting questions over the quality of its services as 44,678 fibre-optic cable cuts recorded in the first nine months of 2026, compensation to 75 million subscribers and a growing legal battle between operators and lawmakers expose the structural problems undermining network reliability. read more Telcos on trial: 44,678 fibre cuts, 75m paid compensations and a ...

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.