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Telcos Push for 100% Tariff Hike, Await NCC Approval

January 3, 2025 by Ferdinand Miracle

Nigerian telecom companies want a 100 per cent tariff hike. They say rising costs and inflation make the increase unavoidable. The proposal now awaits approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, confirmed the request during an interview on Arise TV. He said the hike is essential to save the industry. … Read more

Telecom Operators Sound Alarm: Immediate Tariff Review Needed to Save Industry from Collapse

December 31, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

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Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are calling for an urgent revision of service tariffs, warning that without immediate action, the industry’s sustainability and the economy’s growth are at serious risk. Speaking at an end-of-year event for industry stakeholders in Lagos, Engr Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), emphasized the … Read more