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"We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by SecuritybriefNg(op): 5:02am On Jul 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZJ6BB-Vwh0
"This Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg" – University Students Threaten Nationwide Protest Against MTN, DStv, Stanbic IBTC

The President of the Association of University Students has intensified pressure over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa, warning that the ongoing protests are "just the tip of the iceberg."

According to the student leader, protesters are planning a nationwide demonstration targeting MTN, DStv, Stanbic IBTC, and other South African-owned businesses across Nigeria if their concerns are not addressed.

The warning comes amid growing public outrage over reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Protesters argue that stronger action is needed to protect Nigerians abroad and ensure accountability.

However, the planned demonstrations have sparked mixed reactions. While some Nigerians support peaceful protests to draw attention to the issue, others caution that targeting businesses could affect thousands of Nigerian employees, customers, and the wider economy.

As tensions continue to rise, many are watching closely to see whether the protests will proceed and how both the Nigerian and South African governments will respond.
What do you think? Should protests target South African businesses in Nigeria, or should the dispute be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy? Share your views in the comments. Please Don't Forget To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel. Thank You.

Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Kobojunkie: 5:21am On Jul 12
SecuritybriefNg:
➜What do you think? Should protests target South African businesses in Nigeria, or should the dispute be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy? Share your views in the comments. Please Don't Forget To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel. Thank You.
I dey hear dem well? They are planning to shut down some of the same companies that many of them may want to apply to and work for after college graduation. Is this correct? undecided
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by brain54(m): 6:23am On Jul 12
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One thing is clear stronger actions are needed rather than mere dialogue and diplomacy that carries no weight!
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Jakarta: 9:28am On Jul 12
Na those companies pursue una from SA, Abi na SA government get those companies ?
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Legitiscool: 5:42pm On Jul 12
They are just looking for settlement from the companies (if na even to die the tension)

No be sponsored protest Dem use for SA, na the talakawas with hate took it upon themselves
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by givedemwotowoto: 5:43pm On Jul 12
State Governors should ensure they protest without disrupting business activities of private companies who have done no wrong.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Kobowood9: 5:43pm On Jul 12
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Beautifulday: 5:44pm On Jul 12
These clowns don't even know the new owners of DStv
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by FatimaAbubakar(f): 5:44pm On Jul 12
Start with Gbola Tilumbu. Chase that riffraff out of aso rock.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by cathodekazim: 5:44pm On Jul 12
Please don't touch my little ten Kay wey Dem my Stanbic azza. Edakun
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Hhh4444: 5:44pm On Jul 12
Make Una dey play....The shege when Nigerian government dey show Nigerians ,wetin Una don do about am?
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by mactoni91(m): 5:45pm On Jul 12
They should leave Stanbic IBTC...

For MTN and DSTV, those ones can go.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by sammsimm(m): 5:45pm On Jul 12
They are free to do so... It won't move south Africans only We Nigerians go suffer am. Which network better pass MTN for Nigeria? Wetin we go use replace DSTV? and thousands of Nigerians working for them go dey jobless
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by arsenal33: 5:49pm On Jul 12
Beautifulday:
These clowns don't even know the new owners of DStv
thank you. French owners.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Burob: 5:50pm On Jul 12
givedemwotowoto:
State Governors should ensure they protest without disrupting business activities of private companies who have done no wrong.
That they should given wotowoto immediately without any delay grin.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Parachoko: 5:51pm On Jul 12
The University Students should be dealt with by Security Agencies if they try to make such a move

MTN has commited no Crime

Multichoice is owned by the French now

Let them go and face their study
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Beautifulday: 5:51pm On Jul 12
arsenal33:
thank you. French owners.
The guys making this noise are supposed to be students ooh. Yet, they don't know that DStv has changed ownership.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by thesicilian: 5:51pm On Jul 12
Have never heard of Association of University Students before. The only one I know is the NANS and even they are too weak nowadays to shut down anything
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by LordviccoDaGuru(m): 5:52pm On Jul 12
Hhh4444:
Make Una dey play....The shege when Nigerian government dey show Nigerians ,wetin Una don do about am?
Tor, that's why Buhari called them Lazy Youths
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Toluabigr8(m): 5:53pm On Jul 12
If una shut them down...una govt don create another job for una?
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Lawalemi(m): 5:54pm On Jul 12
This is why these youths aren't taken serious most times.

You have issue of corruption in Nigerian politics but you never for once protested.

Now your business establishment that is feeding million of families has become your enemy.

What a stupid move.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Burob: 5:54pm On Jul 12
FatimaAbubakar:
Start with Gbola Tilumbu. Chase that riffraff out of aso rock.
Old Man go siddon for house, & then encourage students to go & protest on his behalf huh.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by sinola(m): 5:54pm On Jul 12
They have so many companies here in Nigeria, apart from the known ones you just mentioned, these are the other ones:

Protea Hotels
Sabmiller
shoprite
pepshop
Nedbank
FirstRand Bank
Old Mutual Insurance company
Game

Infact, The Federal Government says there are "over 120 South African companies operating in Nigeria" across multiple sectors.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Eba50: 5:54pm On Jul 12
na these companies tell them to drive una people? yeye children, the bokouharharibandits wey dey kill everywhere, them no hear their voice. meanwhile, many of them here dey use mtn, dstv etc their loves ones work with these corporations. overfed puppies
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by DeltaBachelor(m): 5:56pm On Jul 12
Hmmmm. Honestly these S.A people nor try sha
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Tjra: 5:57pm On Jul 12
LordviccoDaGuru:
Tor, that's why Buhari called them Lazy Youths
It seems you work with Stanbic IBTC or MTN.

We need to do something that would hurt the economy of South Africa. Make dem feel am abeg.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by Samantha125(f): 5:58pm On Jul 12
These elderly looking men are university students?😂😂😂
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by sleek214(m): 5:59pm On Jul 12
DSTV is not owned by the South Africans
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by nairalanda1(m): 6:00pm On Jul 12
They better go and sit down please.
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by ecolime(m): 6:00pm On Jul 12
sleek214:
DSTV is not owned by the South Africans
Multichoice was bought by a French company i think.

Please don't touch MTN oo. I can't afford to be messed up by Glo or Airtel
Re: "We'll Shut Down MTN, Dstv & Stanbic!" – University Students President (VIDEO) by ecolime(m): 6:01pm On Jul 12
sinola:
They have so many companies here in Nigeria, apart from the known ones you just mentioned, these are the other ones:

Protea Hotels
Sabmiller
shoprite
pepshop
Nedbank
FirstRand Bank
Old Mutual Insurance company
Game

Infact, The Federal Government says there are "over 120 South African companies operating in Nigeria" across multiple sectors.
All these companies are owned by South Africans? These guys are trying.

I bet the owners are white South Africans. Definitely not the xenophobic blacks.
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