Nigerians are mounting a resolute challenge to the contentious 50% increase in call and data tariffs, with telecom subscribers and advocacy groups escalating the matter to the courts following unsuccessful attempts to engage the Nigerian Communications Commission. The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers declared its intention to initiate legal proceedings against the telecom regulator on…
Telecommunications operators are awaiting detailed guidelines from the Nigerian Communications Commission to outline the specifics and framework required for implementing the controversial 50% tariff hike. The telecom regulator is expected to issue a ‘determination document,’ which serves as a blueprint to define the frameworks, terms, and conditions for implementing the approved tariff adjustments. Under the…
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers will engage the Nigerian Communications Commission on Friday, seeking a possible reversal of the 50 percent telecom tariff hike to 10 percent, as the Nigeria Labour Congress signals readiness for protest. The Federal Government approved a 50 percent increase after operators initially requested a 100 percent hike. However, subscribers…
Telephone subscribers in Nigeria will pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators,…
Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100% tariff increase, awaiting approval from the government. The proposal, submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is aimed at addressing rising operational costs, including inflation and increased service delivery expenses. MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, revealed the plan during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday but stated…
An estimated 5.5 billion people are using the Internet in 2024, according to the Facts and Figures 2024 report released by the International Telecommunication Union, ITU. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to release a new tariff plan for operators in the telecommunications industry on December 13, 2024.The move is part of the commission’s…
