NCC fines four cellcos

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued fines totaling NGN1.17 billion to four of the country’s GSM operators for failing to meet service quality targets set by the regulator, The Day reported.

In its report, the local newspaper stated South Africa’s MTN and United Arab Emirates-based Etisalat will be required to pay NGN360 million each, while Airtel, which is owned by Indian telco Bharti Airtel, and Globacom have been fined NGN270 million and NGN180 million, respectively.

Payment of the penalties were ordered on or before May 21, or they could face additional NGN2.5 million per day.