MTN Nigeria Faces Major Network Outage, Subscribers Demand Answers

On Thursday, MTN Nigeria subscribers in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Delta states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) faced prolonged network disruptions that lasted over five hours, extending into the night. This outage prompted numerous complaints from customers regarding lost business opportunities and interrupted communications.

MTN confirmed the disruption through a network outage alert, stating that some services might be temporarily unavailable in the affected areas. Customers took to social media to express their frustrations, questioning the reliability of the network and demanding compensation for their losses.

Users such as @Agejoye.eni and @boizzone45 highlighted the adverse effects on businesses reliant on internet connectivity, while @deluxuryavenue noted difficulties in accessing banking services. MTN acknowledged the issues and stated that its engineers were working to restore services, but the lack of a clear timeline for restoration left many subscribers anxious about their connectivity needs.