January 20, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has in a statement issued on Monday, citing rising operational costs and the need to sustain the industry, approved a 50% tariff adjustment for telecom operators in the country.
The approval, is significantly lower than the over 100% increase requested by some network providers.
NCC, said the adjustment aligns with its mandate under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, to regulate and approve tariff rates.
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Aside the increase, NCC maintained that protecting consumers remains a priority
The new tariffs will remain within the 2013 tariff bands and will be implemented in line with the NCC’s 2024 Guidance on Tariff Simplification.