0809: Another brand name change coming

…Etisalat Group completes pull out from Nigeria
 …NCC insists Communications Act must apply where necessary
 …Etisalat Nigeria commits to quality service

 By Prince Osuagwu (Hi-Tech Editor) & Emmanuel Elebeke

LAGOS — Another change of brand name in the Nigerian telecoms sector is imminent following the termination of a management agreement with Etisalat Nigeria by its brand parent, Etisalat International of the United Arab Emirates. Chief executive of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar, yesterday, gave Etisalat Nigeria another three weeks to use the brand name and phase it out completely.

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