Rexnegro:

am sorry bro...most nigeria hate MTN like me so since they messed up we want them to pay the full fine before, but govt/ncc has been lenient so was surprise to read u said govt should be lenient again...Abi MTN dey pay u for sympathising for em?

lol me self no like dem

Buchukwu:
Lol mtn is not afraid of the zoo president, paedophile, child rapist and a terrorist buhari's body odour.

Realdeals:
…as NCC threatens fresh action Monday
By Prince Osuagwu
MTN Nigeria has said it did not expect any service disruption on its network as deadline for payment of N1.04 trillion fine, later reduced to N780 billion by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, expired yesterday.
The fine, which according to NCC, was against the inability of MTN to disconnect about 5.1 million subscribers allegedly not properly registered on its network in August and September 2015, was meant to be paid on or before December 31, 2015.
However, the Commission, also yesterday, said it would take fresh decision Monday, after confirming that MTN did not pay the N780 billion fine before the close of work on deadline day, December 31, 2015.
A reliable source at the Commission, said: “I can confirm to you that MTN did not pay the fine before close of work today (yesterday) and so the Commission will take a fresh decision on the issue Monday.
“The telecom operator actually went to court to challenge the fine and the Federal Government has also lined up very respectable lawyers, who also counter-sued the company.
“Both cases did not invalidate the fine, which means that MTN should have honoured the payment deadline. But having not done so, we are going to come up with a new decision on the fine by Monday.”
Reacting, MTN Nigeria’s External Relations Manager, Mr. Funso Aina said that “when a case is in court, there is a limit to the comments that could be made, suffice it to say that based on the lis pendens rule (pending legal action) all parties are enjoined to restrain from taking further action until the matter is finally determined.
“Notwithstanding the lawsuit, we will continue to engage with the Nigerian Authorities to try and ensure an amicable resolution in the best interests of the company, its stakeholders and the Nigerian authorities. We urge our customers not to panic as we do not envisage any disruption to our operations.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/n1-04trn-fine-we-expect-no-operation-disruptions-for-not-paying-fine-mtn/

jonced:
This new govt should respect the judiciary if not we r in trouble. The court is the last hope of the common man. If a case has been filed in court, then the status quo remains until judgement is passed. So MTN cannot be disrupted until the case is determined in court. Anyone that is supporting this govt wanton disregard for the judiciary, should not complain when you or someone close to you is treated unfairly and the courts are powerless to do anything. The dragon that we are supporting to unleash now will soon consume us all. A word is enough for the wise

sule17:
Ur entire generation can never be a president in any society b/fore the end of this world

Acidosis:


I'm not IPod

I'm Yoruba north central and I live in the South West; same land Tinubu controls puppets like you.

I won't die in jail, instead I will live to torment and dominate people like you who have refused to apply commonsense to sensitive issues.

Buchukwu:
Lol mtn is not afraid of the zoo president, paedophile, child rapist and a terrorist buhari's body odour.

HDee:
lol me self no like dem

tivta:
Mtn seeking for justice in the law court when nigeria is in a semi democracy?
Very bad idea...

chrixus:
MTN ! By monday you would know what's up.... For those afraid that MTN would pack their loads and leave, they can't afford it and if they do. They can't move their mast and other equipments rather, they will sell their license to another willing investors. At the long run we gain

Realdeals:
…as NCC threatens fresh action Monday
By Prince Osuagwu
MTN Nigeria has said it did not expect any service disruption on its network as deadline for payment of N1.04 trillion fine, later reduced to N780 billion by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, expired yesterday.
The fine, which according to NCC, was against the inability of MTN to disconnect about 5.1 million subscribers allegedly not properly registered on its network in August and September 2015, was meant to be paid on or before December 31, 2015.
However, the Commission, also yesterday, said it would take fresh decision Monday, after confirming that MTN did not pay the N780 billion fine before the close of work on deadline day, December 31, 2015.
A reliable source at the Commission, said: “I can confirm to you that MTN did not pay the fine before close of work today (yesterday) and so the Commission will take a fresh decision on the issue Monday.
“The telecom operator actually went to court to challenge the fine and the Federal Government has also lined up very respectable lawyers, who also counter-sued the company.
“Both cases did not invalidate the fine, which means that MTN should have honoured the payment deadline. But having not done so, we are going to come up with a new decision on the fine by Monday.”
Reacting, MTN Nigeria’s External Relations Manager, Mr. Funso Aina said that “when a case is in court, there is a limit to the comments that could be made, suffice it to say that based on the lis pendens rule (pending legal action) all parties are enjoined to restrain from taking further action until the matter is finally determined.
“Notwithstanding the lawsuit, we will continue to engage with the Nigerian Authorities to try and ensure an amicable resolution in the best interests of the company, its stakeholders and the Nigerian authorities. We urge our customers not to panic as we do not envisage any disruption to our operations.”

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/n1-04trn-fine-we-expect-no-operation-disruptions-for-not-paying-fine-mtn/

rman:
Everyone saying mtn should respect the law, do u think mtn have 700billion naira somewhere that they will transfer into ncc's account at the click of a button?

Do u think banks will give them loans to pay a 700billion fine?

FG goofed with that ridiculous fine and th gullible masses are urging them on.

700billion fine is equivalent to all revenue mtn will generate in the next three years if things remain the same....

Nigerian banks couldn't rasie 25 billion during capitalization and some wer aquired because of this and FG expects mtn to pay 700billion fine within the same economy. Jokers!

kushe:
@philip70 and adjoy
I am not saying what I do not know,I understand the workings of international business and only come to nairaland to feel the pulse of my people. Poor people with a poverty mindset always feel it is ok to reap where they have not sown. That is why a hardworking man will die in Nigeria and his good for nothing brethren whom he had supported financially while he was alive as they sat on their lazy behinds would come and kick out the legitimate heirs to the man's fortunes.
Same way omoniles some of whom were born in kogi or shaki will harass you for fence,for decking,for roof. These guys are not a problem,the supposed educated class that support such behavior are the problem. In this case,your government is the Robin Hood,stealing from the rich. (MTN) and redistributing to the poor(2016 budget) and you are all there cracking jokes as an iceberg the tip of which only you see tears into the hold of your ship(hoping the titanic comes to mind)
Of fences and infractions are part of corporate existence but penalties are always commensurate with the size of the economy. Ole jati jati in government yi,what would they have done if Apple was here with profits of 53 billion dollars a year and more. Probably shut down NNPC and form a parastatal to collect money and then the National Assembly would form commitees to oversee what the parastatal is doing.
What a joke,serious countries encourage enterprise and nigerian youth are shouting unemployment,una never see unemployment. Chase away investors and see what is left of your country. Education is not a degree from some mushroom university and some mouldy graduation regalia,it is in the mind. Renew your mind and get world wise.

idupaul:


you gain what? una too like too see people down fall

chrixus:
MTN ! By monday you would know what's up.... For those afraid that MTN would pack their loads and leave, they can't afford it and if they do. They can't move their mast and other equipments rather, they will sell their license to another willing investors. At the long run we gain

Arogunmasa:


They make more money than banks, u want to compare bank depositors with network subscribers?

rman:
Everyone saying mtn should respect the law, do u think mtn have 700billion naira somewhere that they will transfer into ncc's account at the click of a button?

Do u think banks will give them loans to pay a 700billion fine?

FG goofed with that ridiculous fine and th gullible masses are urging them on.

700billion fine is equivalent to all revenue mtn will generate in the next three years if things remain the same....

Nigerian banks couldn't rasie 25 billion during capitalization and some wer aquired because of this and FG expects mtn to pay 700billion fine within the same economy. Jokers!