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NCC Approves 50% Tariff Increase For Telecom Operators 

 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.

READ MORE; Telcos Seek NCC Nod For A Proposed 100% Tariff Hike.

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.

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