Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that MTN is seeking an "amicable" out-of-court settlement with the country’s telecommunications regulator which has fined the mobile operator $3.9 billion.
MTN has filed a suit against the fine which was imposed on the company for failing to deactivate unregistered phone SIM cards.
"Our lawyers communicated to us that indeed MTN is resorting to a settlement out of court," Umar Garba Danbatta, NCC's executive vice chairman told reporters. "They (MTN) are trying to get this settled amicably."
NCC Says MTN Seeks 'Amicable' Settlement over Fine
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Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that MTN is seeking an "amicable" out-of-court settlement with the country’s telecommunications…
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