No planned shutdown of telecom networks, online transfers, others, says NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has said there is no planned shutdown of all telecom networks and relevant ICT Units, including online transfer facilities of the bank.

It added that information going rounds that it planned such  with effect from February 23, 2023 was fraudulent and misleading.

NCC advised all Nigerian public, consumers of telecommunications services, and all bank customers to ignore these or similar messages that insinuated deliberate network shutdown or disruption of services in the Nigerian telecom network.

It added in a statement on Thursday, “These malicious and subversive messages originated and are being circulated by fraudsters and unscrupulous elements in the society with the intent to cause chaos and panic among the populace.

“We have received unequivocal assurances from all the service providers to the effect that all the network services are currently in optimal performance, and will not witness any deliberate shutdown or disruptions, especially at this very crucial period of general elections in the country.

“Therefore, all users of telecommunications and banking services utilising network facilities are assured of continued optimal service delivery before, during, and after the general elections in Nigeria.”