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A rising number of 9mobile subscribers have been unable to switch to other networks in the past month, with industry insiders alleging that the telecom operator is deliberately blocking porting requests at the backend.

The issue has sparked concerns among industry stakeholders, with the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers calling on the Nigerian Communications Commission to investigate the matter.

This development comes as the operator’s subscriber base has remained stagnant at 3.2 million for three consecutive months—a sharp decline from 23.4 million in 2015 when it held a 15.7 per cent market share.

A visit by our correspondent on Monday to customer service centres of major network providers, including MTN and Airtel, confirmed the issue.

Customer service representatives who spoke with The PUNCH said they had seen an influx of 9mobile subscribers attempting to migrate due to persistent network issues.

“The problem is from 9mobile. They are having issues with their network. When customers come and fill out the porting form, we send a text code to them, and they are supposed to respond. But it doesn’t go through at all,” one of the customer service personnel, who spoke to our correspondent in confidence due to lack of authorisation to speak to the media, stated.

Mobile Number Portability, introduced by the telecom regulator in 2013, allows telecom users to switch providers while retaining their phone numbers.

The process typically involves submitting a request at the preferred new network provider’s service centre—after which the receiving operator initiates a transfer request to the subscriber’s current provider.

NATCOMS President, Deolu Ogunbanjo, told The PUNCH, “If porting is no longer possible, as reports suggest, it is a serious issue.

“We will escalate this to the NCC because Mobile Number Portability is a regulatory initiative designed to protect consumers. NCC should be made aware of this, and I am confident they will look into it.”

For more than 24 hours after enquiries were sent, 9mobile’s Lead Public Relations Officer, Chineze Amanfo, and the NCC’s Director of Publicity, Reuben Mouka, failed to respond to requests for comment.

A senior industry source familiar with the situation alleged that 9mobile might be intentionally frustrating porting requests.

“I have it on good authority that 9mobile is restricting customers from the backend. For the past month, no one has successfully ported from 9mobile to MTN, whereas subscribers are switching from Airtel and Glo to MTN without issues,” the source, who asked not to be named due to lack of authorisation, stated.

Recent NCC data shows that mobile number portability surged by 190 per cent in January 2025, with 8,708 subscribers switching networks compared to 2,998 in December 2024.

9mobile recorded the highest customer losses, with 6,716 subscribers leaving the network for competitors. Despite this increase in porting activity, only seven new customers joined 9mobile in January.

Subscribers have in recent times reported chronic network outages, automatic data renewals without consent, and poor customer service—issues that have driven many to competitors like MTN and Airtel.

In July 2024, a six-day nationwide outage occurred after multiple fibre cuts and infrastructure damage, affecting voice and data services. 9mobile apologised and assured customers that its technical teams were working on restoration.

In December 2024, a fire at 9mobile’s main data centre in Lagos, coupled with fibre cuts and vandalism of critical infrastructure in Lagos and Abuja, led to another round of severe disruptions, leaving subscribers without reliable connectivity.

Source: https://punchng.com/9mobile-accused-of-blocking-subscribers-from-switching-operators/

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The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,600 per dollar last weekend.

However, the Naira depreciated to N1,549 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,549 per dollar from N1,548 per dollar last week Friday, indicating N1 depreciation for the naira.

Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NFEM rate narrowed to N41 per dollar from N52 per dollar last weekend.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/naira-appreciates-n1590-in-parallel-market/amp/

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MR BLOGGER, Reporting This EFCC Update.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Kelly Okungbowa, the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, PSRT, for alleged naira abuse.

DAILY POST reports that Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as “Ebo Stone” was arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency.

Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity of the Commission confirmed the arrest in a statement dated March 17, 2025.

Oyewale said the suspect was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.

The statement read in part: “Operatives of the Benin zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 17, 2025 arrested Kelly Okungbowa (a.k. a Ebo Stone) for alleged Naira abuse.

“Okungbowa, who until recently was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, PSRT, now suspended by the Edo State Government, was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the naira at a bar on March 9, 2025”, he said.

He said he would be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

Meanwhile, the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commended the anti-graft agency for the swift arrest of the suspect.

A statement by Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the State’s caretaker committee of the party, charged EFCC on thorough investigation and diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalised the abuse of naira notes.

“The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, commends the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone for alleged naira abuse.

“The swift arrest of Okungbowa who was seen in a viral video spraying and mutilating the Naira sends a strong message that such criminal and irresponsible actions will not be tolerated, regardless of the perpetrator’s position or influence.

“We charge the EFCC to carry out thorough investigation on the matter and ensure diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalises the abuse of naira notes, including spraying, stepping on, or mishandling”, he added.

DAILY POST recalls that the aide to the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo was suspended by the State Government over allegations of extortion, harassment, and unruly behavior.

In the viral video, he was seen spraying naira notes on two exotic dancers, at a bar, on March 9, 2025 in Benin City.


Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/03/17/efcc-arrest-gov-okpebholos-aide-okungbowaover-alleged-naira-abuse/

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