Telecoms giant MTN Nigeria has announced that subscribers in parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano states will face a temporary service disruption this weekend.
The company disclosed that the scheduled work will take place on Saturday, 24 August 2025, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The two-hour disruption is linked to ongoing fibre maintenance in Adamawa State, aimed at replacing damaged spans with new infrastructure.
What Will Be Affected?
The exercise will impact 101 sites across 15 Local Government Areas. Customers using 2G, 3G, and 4G services, alongside 10 enterprise clients, may experience interrupted connectivity.
MTN explained that traffic will be cut over to a newly installed fibre route along the AFCOT–Bawo Village corridor. “Due to the linear and unprotected nature of the route, services will be interrupted during the maintenance window. The work will be carried out during daylight hours for security reasons,” the firm said.
The affected LGAs in Adamawa include Girei, Song, Hong, Fufore, Gombi, Mubi North, Mubi South, Madagali, Michika, Maiha, Chibok, and Yola North. Askira/UBA and Shani LGAs in Borno, as well as Nasarawa LGA in Kano, will also be affected.
The Bigger Problem of Fibre Cuts
While MTN has apologised for the inconvenience, the incident highlights a bigger challenge for Nigeria’s telecom industry — fibre cuts. These remain a constant threat, costing operators billions of naira annually in repairs.
Just weeks ago, Airtel’s Director of Corporate Communications, Femi Adeniran, raised concerns over the issue. “On average, operators report multiple incidents daily, disrupting services to millions of Nigerians. Airtel Nigeria alone records a daily average of 43 fibre cuts and in the last six months, a total of 7,742,” he said.
According to Adeniran, most fibre cuts are linked to construction projects, vandalism, and poor coordination among stakeholders. The ripple effect often disrupts business operations, government services, and even emergency response systems.
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