The Federal Government has denied allegations that it ordered telecommunications networks—MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile—to tamper with internet connectivity during the ongoing protests against economic hardship, hunger, and bad governance.
On Thursday, Nigerians took to social media to complain about widespread internet disruptions.
MTN users reported weak connectivity from midnight, and Glo customers experienced similar issues, with some alleging their SIM cards had been blocked.
For many years believed the government was behind the disruptions to stifle communication and hinder the protests’ organization.
However, Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, refuted these claims during an appearance on Channels TV on Friday morning.
“There’s no instruction to tamper with [phone] networks,” Tijani stated, dismissing the allegations as unfounded.
Meanwhile, 9mobile has apologized to Nigerians for the service disruptions experienced in parts of the country.
The company attributed the issues to multiple fibre cuts and damages to its network infrastructure.
They assured customers that efforts are underway to restore full service as quickly as possible.
