Labour unions and advocacy groups demand reversal of NCC’s 50% telecom tariff hike, calling it a blow to Nigerians already facing economic hardship.
Nigerian Communications Commission’s 50% tariff hike for calls and SMS is set to generate N6.74tn in 2025, with MTN, Airtel, and Glo dominating revenue shares.
NCC orders telecom operators to suspend USSD codes for nine financial institutions over ₦200bn unpaid debts
Nigerian telecom operators, led by MTN, propose a 100% tariff hike to address inflation and operational costs.
NCC will unveil simplified telecom tariff plans on December 13, 2024, limiting operators to seven plans to enhance transparency and fairness.
Nigerian telcos face a 40.8% drop in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) as operational costs soar. MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria suffer declining profit
MTN CFO, Mr. Module Kadri, warns of a potential divestment crisis in Nigeria’s telecoms sector if service prices are not reviewed
Dr. Ayotunde Coker advocates a tiered pricing model for Nigerian telecom operators to address inflation and ensure service affordability for all.
