MTN Offices Closure Nationwide

- Reason for Closure: MTN Nigeria has closed its offices nationwide to protect its workers from harm after protesters vandalized some of its facilities.
- Protests and Vandalism: Angry subscribers protested and vandalized MTN offices in several cities, including Festac, Oshogbo, Abuja, and others, due to the mass disconnection of unregistered SIM cards.
- Protection of Workers: The company decided to close its offices to prevent further harm to its workers, who had already suffered humiliation and harm during the protests.
- Service Continuation: Despite the office closure, MTN services will continue uninterrupted, and customers are advised to use digital channels for support.
- NCC's Directive: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had directed telecom operators to bar unregistered SIM cards, leading to the mass disconnection of subscribers ¹.
- MTN's Market Share: MTN leads the market with active subscriptions of 81.7 million, as of March 2024, making it a target for protesters.