1 What are barriers to entry and why might NITEL have sought to erect strong barriers to entry in the Nigerian telecommunications market?

2 The fate of NATCOM is not clear. Why do you think NITEL and Mtel failed to invest in developing the infrastruc- ture of the business during its years of having monopoly power?

3 Why do you think larger more well-known global telecommunications businesses did not seek to enter the Nigerian market given its size and potential?

4 What disadvantages may new entrants like MTN have faced in seeking to compete with NITEL and Mtel?

5 does the story of NITEL and Mtel support the view that monopolies are essentially 'bad' and need to be con-

trolled through legislation and regulation? Explain your reasoning.