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    Telecom operators in Nigeria block access to Twitter

    MayowaBy MayowaJune 5, 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has finally blocked access to Twitter.

    This was contained in a statement titled ‘Order to Suspend Access to Twitter’, jointly signed by ALTON chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and executive secretary, Gbolahan Awonuga.

    ATLON explained further that the suspension was based on a directive by the telecommunications industry regulator, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

    The statement reads below:

    “We, The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) wish to confirm that our members have received formal instructions from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator to suspend access to Twitter.

    ALTON has conducted a robust assessment of the request in accordance with internationally accepted principles.

    Based on national interest provisions in the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and within the licence terms under which the industry operates; our members have acted in compliance with the directives of the Nigerian Communications Commisison (NCC) the industry regulator.

    We remain committed to supporting the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and upholding the rights of citizens.

    As an industry, we endorse the position of the United Nations that the rights held by people offline must also be protected online. This includes respecting and protecting the rights of all people to communicate, to share information freely and responsibly, and to enjoy privacy and security regarding their data and their use of digital communications”.

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