MTN takes the banks to court
Image Credit: technext24MTN Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against multiple banks, alleging the refusal to process its transactions.
The telecom giant claims this blockage has hindered its operations and affected its financial activities.
This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between telecommunications providers and banks in Nigeria.
The case could have significant implications for inter-industry cooperation and payment processing in Nigeria.
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