Diesel Shortage Threatens Nationwide Telecom Blackout – ATCON Warns

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria ATCON has raised an alarm over an impending nationwide telecom shutdown due to the worsening diesel shortage.

The crisis, if unresolved, could cripple network operations, disrupting millions of phone calls, internet services, and critical digital transactions.

With telecom towers and data centers heavily reliant on diesel-powered generators, industry experts warn that prolonged scarcity and soaring fuel prices could plunge Nigeria into a severe communication blackout.

ATCON has called on the government to intervene urgently, ensuring stable diesel supply to prevent economic and security disruptions.