Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- Nigeria's telecoms regulator has dismantled more than 450 illegal signal boosters and imposed penalties totaling N45 million on defaulting operators, reinforcing efforts to improve network performance and the consumer experience nationwide.



The Nigerian Communications Commission confirmed the enforcement actions in an update to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, noting that the unauthorised devices were removed across the Federal Capital Territory in 2025. The boosters were found to disrupt surrounding networks, resulting in dropped calls, slow data speeds, and increased customer complaints.



The News Chronicle observed that performance reviews conducted after the removals showed immediate impr...