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  1. House of Reps Opposes NCC’s 50% Telecom Tariff Increase, Calls for Suspension

    Nigeria House of Reps Opposes NCC’s 50% Telecom Tariff Increase, Calls for Suspension

    The House of Representatives has demanded the immediate suspension of the 50% telecom tariff hike, citing economic hardship and poor service quality. Lawmakers urged the NCC and the Minister of Communications to halt the increase as Nigerians struggle with rising costs. Telecom subscribers have...
  2. Nigerian Government Rushes to Avert Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariffs

    Nigeria Nigerian Government Rushes to Avert Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariffs

    The Nigerian government is meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to prevent a nationwide protest over the 50% telecom tariff hike. NLC opposes the increase, which was approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in January 2025. Tensions rise as protests and legal challenges...
  3. NATCOMS Threatens Legal Action Over NCC’s 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

    Nigeria NATCOMS Threatens Legal Action Over NCC’s 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

    The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) plans to sue the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over its approval of a 50% telecom tariff hike. NATCOMS argues the increase is excessive and calls for a moderate 5%-10% rise instead. Subscribers cite economic hardships and...
  4. Starlink Adjusts Nigerian Subscription Fee to ₦75,000 as NCC Considers Tariff Increase

    Nigeria Starlink Adjusts Nigerian Subscription Fee to ₦75,000 as NCC Considers Tariff Increase

    Starlink is raising its Nigerian subscription fees to ₦75,000 monthly, effective January 27, 2025. The price increase comes ahead of an expected telecom tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The move has faced criticism, as the new rates exceed Nigeria's minimum wage...
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