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MTN vs NCC: Who gets the last laugh on the Visafone spectrum

After MTN Nigeria agreed to pay ₦330 billion over the next 3 years to the NCC, it ended what was a long-standing tussle between both institutions.

However, in a move that will no doubt stunt MTN’s 4G LTE expansion plans, as well as reignite the feud between both institutions, NCC declared not approving the sale of Visafone’s  800MHz spectrum to MTN. This is despite approving 100% share…

NCC approval-MTN takeover of VISAFONE now fully complete.

Amidst growing controversies trailing MTN, they keep taking huge strides. This one is surely a good one. Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator NCC said on Tuesday it has approved a request by internet provider Visafone to transfer its shares to MTN following its takeover by the South African firm. MTN bought Visafone in January to improve its broadband services in its biggest market Nigeria.…

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Federal High Court’s ruling ends Etisalat vs MTN tussle

Following the legal action taken by Etisalat against MTN Nigeria over the acquisition of Visafone. Etisalat Nigeria has lost the case it instituted against MTN Nigeria as Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, yesterday threw out the suit.

Etisalat’s complaint was hinged on the administrative powers of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) which had already approved the…

MTN vs Etisalat: Who should we believe?

From its never ending tussle with the NCC to the recent legal action supposedly filed by Etisalat, the giant telco, MTN certainly hasn’t been immune to the rounds of news on media.

You will recall that MTN recently acknowledged receiving a court summons in relation to the suit filed by Etisalat Nigeria over its acquisition of Visafone and plans to deploy data servicesthrough the CDMA telco’s…

Etisalat Sues MTN Over Visafone Acquisition

Etisalat Nigeria has sued MTN Nigeria and Visafone Ltd, challenging MTN’s use of the 800megahertz (MHZ) spectrum following the acquisition of Visafone. MTN sued the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the imposition of N780billion fine on it by the regulator for harbouring some 5.2million pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards on its network in violation of extant rules.…

Etisalat sues MTN over Visafone acquisition

Etisalat Nigeria has sued MTN Nigeria and Visafone Ltd, challenging MTN’s use of the 800megahertz (MHZ) spectrum following the acquisition of Visafone. MTN sued the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the imposition of N780billion fine on it by the regulator for harbouring some 5.2million pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards on its network in violation of extant rules.…

Shocker – MTN In A Desperate Bid To Acquire Visafone (See Why)

MTN have received the go ahead from The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) concerning the acquisition of Visafone Communication Technology.

The purchase of Visafone will enable MTN launch her long awaited 4GLITE network within the country.

Visafone which is owned by top banker and technology investor “Mr Jim Ovia” who is also the owner of Cyberspace.

Successful acquisition of the Visafone…