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Why Are Telecom Firms Spending So Much on Diesel?
🚨 Nigeria’s telecom operators consume over 40 million litres of diesel per month, leading to an annual expenditure exceeding $350 million.
🚨 Unreliable electricity supply forces telecom firms to rely on diesel-powered generators, significantly increasing operational costs.
🚨 The energy cost of a mobile base station in rural areas is estimated to be 37% higher than in urban areas, making expansion into underserved regions even more challenging.
Security & Infrastructure Challenges
📢 Frequent theft of diesel and battery equipment at telecom sites further exacerbates financial strain.
📢 Nigeria’s broader energy sector struggles with unreliable public electricity, pushing millions of businesses and households to rely on petrol and diesel generators.
📢 The government is working on expanding Nigeria’s backbone fibre network from 35,000km to 125,000km, aiming to improve digital infrastructure.
What’s Next?
⚖️ Will Nigeria invest in alternative energy solutions for telecom operators?
⚖️ How will telecom firms manage rising operational costs?
⚖️ Will improved electricity supply reduce reliance on diesel generators?
💬 What’s your take on this issue? Drop your thoughts below!
