Glo Mobile, NCC, Megatech Sued for N20bn Over Fraud-Laden Spectrum Deal Breach, $9.6m Payout Dodge

By Kayode Lawal

Telecommunication giant Glo Mobile Limited, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and indigenous firm Megatech Engineering Limited have been hauled before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged breach of contract that has left consultants fuming and demanding over N20 billion in damages.

The suit, filed by Mosakab Nigeria Limited and its promoter, Mashood Mustapha, accuses the defendants of fraud and illegality in a high-stakes spectrum licensing saga. Marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1534/2024, the case names Megatech Engineering Limited, Glo Mobile, and the NCC as the 1st to 3rd defendants, respectively.

Represented by George Ibrahim SAN of the Ogwu James Onoja SAN law firm, the plaintiffs are seeking a court order to void or set aside Megatech’s sale of a Spectrum Licence in the 2.6 GHz Band to Glo Mobile, claiming the transaction was tainted by fraud and illegality.

They also demand that Megatech honor its $10 million obligation under a June 29, 2017, consultancy agreement, with only $421,052 paid so far—leaving a staggering $9,578,947 unpaid.

Further, the plaintiffs urge the court to compel the NCC to revoke the Spectrum Licence in the 2.6 GHz Band, issued to Megatech in March 2020 with their facilitation as consultants. They seek N5 billion for breach of contract, another N10 billion in general damages for the injury inflicted, and an order for Megatech to allot 5 to 10 percent of its outstanding shares to Mustapha per the 2017 agreement. Additionally, they request N50 million in litigation costs.

According to the statement of claim, Megatech retained Mosakab in 2017 as consultants to secure a 2.5/2.6 GHz Band National Licence. In June of that year, a formal agreement was executed, prompting Mustapha to deploy human and material resources.

After meetings with government agencies and correspondences on Megatech’s behalf, the NCC granted Megatech a 40 MHz (TDD) Spectrum Licence on the 2.6 GHz Band on March 26, 2020, for nationwide deployment over five years, following statutory payments.

The plaintiffs allege they further assisted Megatech in sharing the band with Glo Mobile, investing $250,000 of their resources to achieve NCC approval. Trouble erupted when Megatech reneged on the $10 million fee, paying only a fraction and later selling its interest in the spectrum to Glo Mobile without settling the balance.

“Megatech took the benefits of the Spectrum Band allocation and entered into an agreement with Glo Mobile to sell its interest without paying the outstanding USD 9,578,947,” the suit avers.

The plaintiffs pray for declarations affirming they fulfilled their obligations and are entitled to the unpaid sum, emphasizing the deal’s unlawful execution.

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar has fixed March 3, 2026, for the hearing of the suit.