Reps Give Telecom CEOs October 28 Deadline Over Poor Services

The House of Representatives has directed telecommunications chief executives to appear before its investigative committee on October 28, 2026, to explain persistent poor network services across Nigeria.
The directive followed the failure of some operators, including MTN and Mafab Communications, to honour earlier invitations. Lawmakers warned that executives who fail to attend could face arrest to compel their appearance.
The ad hoc committee, chaired by Olumide Osoba, issued the ultimatum at a public hearing in Abuja on October 21. The next hearing is scheduled for 2pm in Hearing Room 447, New Building, National Assembly Complex.
The Nigerian Communications Commission was directed...