Minister Bosun Tijani denies government interference in network services amid protests, addresses public concerns, and condemns NCC looting in Kano State.

Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Digital Economy, has firmly denied any government directives to disrupt network services during the ongoing national protests. In an interview on Channels TV, Tijani addressed widespread public concerns regarding poor internet connectivity experienced by users across various telecom providers.
He emphasized that the government had not instructed anyone to interfere with phone networks, reassuring the public that the federal government is not involved in any attempts to tamper with network services.
This clarification aims to dispel rumors and provide transparency about the government's stance on maintaining reliable telecommunications infrastructure during this critical period.
Public Concerns and Speculations
Many users reported experiencing slow internet speeds during the protests from major providers like MTN and Airtel. This led to widespread public speculation that the government might deliberately interfere with network services to hinder the protests.
Addressing these concerns, Minister Bosun Tijani emphasized that no such directives were given to telecom companies. He explained that the surge in internet usage during the protests could result in high traffic, which might cause connectivity issues.
Tijani's statements aimed to dispel these speculations and provide a clearer understanding of the possible causes behind the network slowdown.