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Nigerian Telecom Users Face Higher Costs as Regulator Approves 50% Tariff Hike

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Vincent Nwanma

Vincent Nwanma is a seasoned analyst, columnist, and reporter with over 30 years of experience in business and economics journalism across Nigeria and Africa.
  • Nigerian Communications Commission grants tariff adjustment to address rising industry costs.
  • The hike, capped at 50%, is lower than the 100% requested by telecom operators.

Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom services, a move designed to address rising operational costs in the telecommunications industry. The increase, announced in a statement signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, falls short of the 100% hike requested by telecom operators.

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