Telecom Operators Threaten Shutdown Over Fuel Scarcity

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AqATkiWfKQvY-8PjU45JvCW_8kblpdru_d-ZdOcHSmTZCvm9SgJc9hySVgaCDchIjswsO1RzMRz9CTKtzAR-UcomzyGEGEbD0tj3EejEr2uViSSg1c4dksjxXdIFG47NhE8ZBy99hh3o/s1600/Telecom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AqATkiWfKQvY-8PjU45JvCW_8kblpdru_d-ZdOcHSmTZCvm9SgJc9hySVgaCDchIjswsO1RzMRz9CTKtzAR-UcomzyGEGEbD0tj3EejEr2uViSSg1c4dksjxXdIFG47NhE8ZBy99hh3o/s1600/Telecom.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Mobile phone operators in Nigeria, yesterday, warned that their networks face shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nation for the past few weeks.</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The warning from MTN and Airtel is a sign that businesses across the nation are now being hard hit.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In its reaction, Airtel said yesterday that the situation was impacting negatively on its commitments to delivering quality services and seamless telephony experience to Nigerians.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Airtel said in a statement: “We are currently doing everything within our means, as well as going the extra mile, to ensure that all our base stations and switches are up and running.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “It is sad to note that it is becoming increasingly difficult to replenish current stock of diesel due to the lingering scarcity of the products.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We are also concerned that, if the situation persists, it may have adverse effects on our network, impacting both voice and data services.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Airtel, therefore, wishes to assure all customers that we will continue working with all our partners and stakeholders to mitigate any negative impact, as we remain committed to our promise of providing exceptional services just as we seek the cooperation and understanding of all while apologising for any inconvenience at this time.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Similarly, MTN has warned that its network faces shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nation.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The company, the biggest subsidiary of South Africa-based MTN Group, said it needed a “significant quantity of diesel in the very near future to prevent a shut-down of services across Nigeria.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “If diesel supplies are not received within the next 24 hours, the network will be seriously degraded and customers will feel the impact,” it added on its Twitter account, @MTNNG, weekend.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Diesel generators power most of MTN’s base stations and switches across the country, but fuel supplies are running low,” MTN Corporate Services Executive, Akinwale Goodluck, said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Meanwhile, at press time, attempt to get reaction from Glo and Etisalat failed.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Vanguard</b></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>=============================================================</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">PLACE YOUR TEXT ADVERTS HERE </span>=============================================================</b><br /> <b>Need Dubai visas (2 weeks or 3 months)? 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Telecom Operators Threaten Shutdown Over Fuel Scarcity

Mobile phone operators in Nigeria, yesterday, warned that their networks face shutdown due to fuel shortages that have crippled the nat...

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