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MTN Nigeria Records ₦514.9 Billion Loss Over Naira Devaluation

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) has reported a loss after tax amounting to ₦514.9 billion. This figure was recorded in the company’s financial results for...

In the suit number FHC/L/CS/711/2022 filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, SERAP sought an order to set aside the directive by Buhari to telecommunications companies to block outgoing calls on all unlinked lines without due process of law. SERPA joined the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his Communications and Digital Economy counterpart, Isa Pantami as respondents in the suit. READ ALSO: SERAP Gives FG 48-Hour Ultimatum To Unblock Millions Of Unregistered SIMs “While Nigerian authorities have a legal responsibility to protect, ensure and secure the rights to life and property, any such responsibility ought to be discharged in conformity with human rights standards,” the suit filed on behalf of SERAP by its lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare and Opeyemi Owolabi, read in part. “Fundamental rights are regarded as part of human rights and are protected to enhance human dignity and liberty. “Unblocking the phone lines unlawfully barred from making calls would improve respect for the rule of law, and ensure people’s right to freedom of expression, and access to information, as well as their right to associate with others. “The blocking of people from making calls constitutes impermissible restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, information, and association. “The rights to freedom of opinion and expression and access to information are protected under section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act. “These rights must be protected online as they are protected offline. Any restriction on these rights must be provided by law, be necessary for a democratic society and serve a legitimate aim. “The blocking of people from making calls on their SIMs also amounts to arbitrary or unlawful interference with their right to family life, and socio-economic rights, as it unnecessarily or disproportionately interferes with these fundamental human rights. “The decision to block the phone lines also appears to be arbitrary and lacks any legal framework, independent and judicial oversight. This may allow authorities to act in an unfettered and potentially arbitrary or unlawful manner. “Under international human rights law, States including Nigeria ‘shall not engage in or condone any disruption of access to digital technologies for segments of the public or an entire population.’ States must refrain from cutting off access to telecommunications services. “Millions of Nigerians including persons with disabilities, elderly citizens, persons living in remote areas have been unable to capture their biometrics, and obtain their NINs due to logistical challenges, administrative and bureaucratic burdens, as well as the persistent collapse of the national grid. “The rights to freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of association, whether offline or online, promote the democratic ideal by allowing citizens to voice their concerns, challenge governmental institutions, and hold the government accountable for its actions.”

Nigeria News4 months ago

NIN-SIM Linkage: Telcos Begin Disconnection Of 66 Million Phone Lines In Nigeria

Telecom companies have begun to cut off around 66 million phone connections nationwide to enforce the directive from the federal government regarding the connection of the National...

Breaking: NCC Announces Final Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage

Nigeria News5 months ago

NCC Announces Final Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a September 14, 2024 deadline for the completion of the Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) linkage to National Identity Numbers (NINs)....

Nigeria News6 months ago

NCC Orders Immediate Reactivation Of All Sims Affected By NIN-SIM Verification

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunication operators over several customers’ blocked phone lines affected by the NIN-SIM verification exercise. Naija News...

Reps Warn MTN, GLO, Airtel, Others Over Reselling Of Already Purchased SIM Cards

Business9 months ago

MTN Disconnects 8.6 Million Lines Over NIN-SIM Linkage

MTN Nigeria said it had eliminated at least 8.6 million lines from its network in compliance with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ruling of February 28,...

Age Limit To Owning A SIM Card in Nigeria

Nigeria News10 months ago

NCC Announces New Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again extended the SIM-NIN linkage deadline by one week. A senior official of the commission confirmed the latest development to...

Business10 months ago

MTN Loses 7.3 Million Subscriptions Over NIN-SIM Linkage

South African multinational corporation and mobile telecommunications provider, MTN, reportedly experienced a significant decline of 7.3 million active subscriptions in January 2024. Recent industry data indicated...

Nigeria News10 months ago

NIN: Telcos To Disconnect SIM March 29

Telecom operators in Nigeria are gearing up for another potential round of disconnections for subscribers who have failed to properly link their National Identification Number (NIN)...

Gist10 months ago

NCC, NIMC Partner To Improve NIN-SIM Linkage Processes

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a joint effort to streamline National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage processes. The...

Nigeria News3 years ago

How To Download And Print Your Premium Or Standard NIN Slip

It is no more news that you can now print out and even laminate your Improved NIN Slip in plastic to use as a handy physical...

BREAKING: Buhari attends unveiling of NNPC Limited

Nigeria News3 years ago

NIN-SIM Linkage: Buhari Dragged To Court Over Blocked Lines

President Muhammadu Buhari has been dragged to court over his failure to order the unblocking of millions of unregistered lines. Naija News recalls that the Federal...

Nigeria News3 years ago

NIN-SIM Linkage: See Code On How To Link NIN To MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile

The Federal Government on Monday ordered telecommunications companies to place a ban on sim cards that are yet to be linked with the National Identification Number...

Nigeria News3 years ago

NIMC Gives Update On NIN-SIM Linkage

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released an update on the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) exercise. Naija News recalls that the Federal...

NSCIA Commitee Chair, Sheikh Ibrahim Loses Eldest Son- Buhari Reacts

Nigeria News3 years ago

NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Directs Telcos To Bar Outgoing Calls On Unlinked Lines

The Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has commended Nigerians for complying with the NIN-SIM linkage, while also directing telecommunications companies to bar outgoing calls on unlinked lines from...

Nigeria News3 years ago

FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage

President Muhammadu Buhari-led government have extended the NIN-SIM linkage for the next few days. The Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Head, Corporate Communications,...

"Nothing Could Be Farther From The Truth" - ASUU Rejects Pantami As A Professor

Nigeria News3 years ago

Buhari Govt Extends NIN-SIM Verification As NIN Enrolments Exceed 71 Million

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has extend the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 31st of March, 2022,...

Nigeria News3 years ago

FG Announces New Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage

The federal government on Saturday, announced an extension of the deadline for Nigerians to link their National Identity Numbers (NIN) with the Subscribers Identity Module (SIM)...