The Real Problem With GSM in Nigeria

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A harbinger of things to come?

A 3 page read only for the interested.

the GSM operators, instead of focusing on their core business, are compelled by circumstance to build four networks namely GSM, Power Generation, Transmission and security
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including some entertaining Nigerian English:
Corollary to the nefarious activities of the robbers is the equally nefarious activities of social miscreant and some fastidious communities.
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and hungry gods:
In some communities, the moment the base stations are fully installed and operational, the elders or the youths, depending on who is greedier, will storm the site to demand appeasement for their oft hungry gods, whose communication with the host community is being interrupted by the rather dangerous signals from the masts!
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http://allafrica.com/stories/200711150221.html
 
Absolutely shocking, hopefully that won't be SA in 10 or 20 years but it wouldn't surprise me. The irony is that in a week or two there'll be an article about some or other Nigerian minister who's complaining about the lack of FDI, the West not supporting them etc etc. :rolleyes:
 
You missed this part

"..The GSM operators say they now lose an average of 10 generators per week to robbers, who daringly bring cranes during their violent operations to remove or cannibalise generators...."

Man this entertaining to read!:)
 
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