Telecom service disruption looms as states threaten base station shutdown over unpaid taxes Fear of an impending blackout of telecommunication services in certain regions has grown as state governments in Nigeria have sealed or threatened to close down Base Station Transmission (BTS) sites due to unpaid taxes by telecom operators. These actions have raised concerns among industry bodies and operators, warning of potential service disruptions and deteriorating quality of service. Over the years, telecom operators have unsuccessfully attempted to dissuade state governments from imposing extra taxes and levies on their operations. They...