Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shut down a telecom operator, Owntel Communications for allegedly offering telecommunications services without obtaining an operational licence.
Owntel offers services such as vehicle tracking, sales and installation of fixed and mobile telecommunications terminals, which all require operational licenses. Owntel also offers sales and installation of telecommunication equipment like CCTV Camera, GSM terminal, Routers and Internet Modems, including Walkie Talkie and other mobile devices.
NCC enforcement team, led by the Head of Enforcement, Mr. Salisu Abdul, visited the office of Owntel on Isheri Road in Ojodu, Lagos, and confiscated some of its equipment as evidence for illegal operation. The NCC described the offence as tantamount to defrauding the government.
According to Mr. Abdul, NCC had in October 8 this year, written to Owntel, warning it of the implications of its action, and gave it time to respond to the NCC to begin the process of registration, but the company bluntly disregarded the warning and continued in the illegal business.
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