PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NAF PERSONNEL IN ONDO JET CRASH, ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE MISHAP   President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the crash on Monday morning of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 jet near a naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.   The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred.   The President extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.   "This is a painful moment for our Armed Forces and for the entire nation. Our Air Force personnel put their lives on the line every day to secure Nigeria. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten."   “The Chief of Air Staff has briefed me, and I have directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation in...

ATCON HIGHLIGHTS MULTIPLE TAXES, ROW ISSUES, AND VANDALISM AS BARRIERS TO TELECOM SECTOR GROWTH. (PHOTO).


 ATCON Highlights Multiple Taxes, RoW Issues, and Vandalism as Barriers to Telecom Sector Growth


The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has raised alarms over the persistent challenges threatening the growth and sustainability of the telecom sector.


At the association's 31st anniversary event in Lagos, ATCON President Tony Emoekpere stressed that multiple taxation, Right of Way (RoW) hurdles, and infrastructure vandalism are stifling the industry's potential. He emphasized the critical role telecommunications play in Nigeria’s digital transformation yet warned that systemic issues continue to obstruct progress.


Emoekpere highlighted the heavy tax burden from federal, state, and local governments, which creates an unfriendly business environment and discourages investment. He also pointed out the complicated and costly process of obtaining permissions for infrastructure rollouts, which delays broadband expansion and network upgrades. Additionally, the persistent vandalism of telecom infrastructure, including fiber cables and base stations, leads to significant financial losses and service disruptions.


To address these challenges, Emoekpere called for a collaborative effort among government agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. He urged for harmonized taxation policies, streamlined RoW approval processes, and improved security measures to protect telecom infrastructure from vandalism.


He concluded by stressing the urgency of resolving these foundational issues to fully leverage emerging technologies like 5G and IoT, which present vast opportunities for Nigeria’s digital economy.

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