(Ecofin Agency) - On November 29, 2018, Orange Niger was required to close its offices in Niamey, just a few days after it was sent a tax adjustment notice for an amount that represents about half of its yearly turnover.

"Since it launched activities in 2018 and to-date, Orange Niger has always fulfilled its fiscal obligations (taxes and duties) required by applicable rules and laws in Niger, as the tax certificates delivered by the tax general directorate confirm”,  the operator said. The management is also astonished by "this eagerness from the administration and also regrets the brutality of such measures considering notably the huge amount demanded".

Orange Niger which is contesting this adjustment will appeal and it says that it is “strongly resolute to assert its rights”.  

The operator reminds that it represents 52,000 direct and indirect jobs in Niger. It also informs that according to Goodwill Management 2017, the impact of its telecom and social activities represents 2.89% of the country’s GDP.