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The commission’s ultimate goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry while continuing to expand the country’s digital economy.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff adjustment request by major telecom operators, including MTN and Airtel, in response to rising operational costs.

The decision, which follows the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act (2003), will allow operators to increase tariffs by a maximum of 50%—far lower than the over 100% hikes initially requested by some companies.

The approval is a strategic move to address the widening gap between rising operational costs and current tariff rates, which have remained unchanged since 2013.

Despite the adjustments, the NCC emphasised that tariffs will stay within the limits set by the 2013 NCC Cost Study and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in line with its standard practices.

NCC director of public affairs, Reuben Muoka, noted that while the adjustment is necessary, it is designed to balance the interests of consumers and telecom operators.

"These adjustments will enable operators to continue investing in infrastructure and innovation, ultimately benefiting consumers with improved services, better network quality, and enhanced customer care," Muoka said.

The decision comes after extensive consultations with public and private sector stakeholders, addressing the financial pressures on Nigerian households and businesses.

The NCC acknowledged the public's concerns and pledged that operators must implement the tariff changes transparently and in a way that ensures fair treatment for consumers.

While operators are permitted to raise tariffs, the NCC emphasised that improvements in service delivery must be evident.

Tariff adjustments to boost service quality and sustainability - NCC

The Commission’s 2024 Tariff Simplification Guidance requires telecom companies to inform the public about the new rates and ensure measurable service enhancements.

"The NCC remains committed to fostering a resilient and innovative telecom sector that supports not only consumers but also the ecosystem of indigenous vendors and suppliers critical to the industry’s growth," Muoka added.

The commission’s ultimate goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry while continuing to expand the country’s digital economy.

This tariff adjustment marks a significant shift in the telecom sector, aiming to strike a balance between the sustainability of operators and the protection of consumers as Nigeria navigates economic challenges.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/breaking-ncc-approves-request-by-mtn-airtel-others-for-tariff-adjustments-2025012018264378541

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They should not only increase their tariffs but also improve their network services

Unacceptable request!

Tinubu government is so quick to approve anything and everything that will add more pains on Nigerians

But it took them years to arrive on a meager minimum wage for Nigerian workers

What a useless president

Nonsense...

I dey await the new data prices, MTN over to you.

Great100000:
Source: https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/breaking-ncc-approves-request-by-mtn-airtel-others-for-tariff-adjustments-2025012018264378541

It's all over...the small 70k wey baba dey pay as minimum wage don finish patapata. PHCN hike, telecom hike, petrol hike,

If una no kill us with different tax dis yr we no go die again

We are truly fvcked in this country.

Shey mtn go finally give us network?

Thank God for Whatsapp...

If any of my OGs no dey online always 💯 dem no go hear my calls cos I no fit dey buy expensive recharge cards all the time....

Tpain

I hope is not going to be ₦60/minutes.

Tee to service agencies in the US: Fashion out ways to ameliorate sufferings of Americans.
Our own Tee: Please exhume avenues to expose Nigerians to excruciating poverty and suffering.

Inflation: they want to kill us in this country last, last

Great100000:
Source: https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/breaking-ncc-approves-request-by-mtn-airtel-others-for-tariff-adjustments-2025012018264378541

The tariff increase could lead to better infrastructure, enhanced network quality, and improved customer service, benefiting Nigerians in the long run. If telecom operators invest in innovation, the sector's growth could support a stronger digital economy. However, the impact might strain consumers with higher costs, potentially increasing the cost of living. Businesses might pass on extra operational costs, fueling inflation. Still, the hope is that better service delivery and a more sustainable telecom sector will create a positive ripple effect, supporting both economic growth and technological progress.

Things fall apart

It’s not fair at all
Two years into tinubus rule nothing to show for it just increases and hikes
The poor man keeps suffering
When will it get better?

LagosOrigin:
Tinubu government is so quick to approve anything and everything that will add more pains on Nigerians

But it took them years to arrive on a meager minimum wage for Nigerian workers

What a useless president

a very useless president indeed...
u think that 70k minimum wage was for nothing?
he wants u all to pay back that money one way or the other to the government by tax and also increase telecom tax , so ur network provider increase theirs too

This government is really out for the poor masses, Increment everywhere food items, fuel prices, cooking gas just name it every single thing the poor masses needs to get by...
God helps us oh

Finished country

Jesus wept.

Taxing all sectors

Tax. Tax. Tax
increment all the time . From fuel, to electricity, now calls.

No human development
No govt. benefits
No subsidized healthcare, housing , petrol, education
What actually do we benefit from this present government? Nothing to benefit the common man.

BAT is ruining Nigeria.

He once said let the poor breath not knowing he meant let the poor bleed

More Tariff for Nigerians.

South Africa has finally gotten its wish to inflict more pains on Nigerians.

We all should be expecting Rice later.

Rice administration

Everybody better get whatsaap make we dey call each other that side,

Make betting company increase there own too.

We give the sweetest data deals for all networks, no cap🎯

free2ryhme:
The tariff increase could lead to better infrastructure, enhanced network quality, and improved customer service, benefiting Nigerians in the long run. If telecom operators invest in innovation, the sector's growth could support a stronger digital economy. However, the impact might strain consumers with higher costs, potentially increasing the cost of living. Businesses might pass on extra operational costs, fueling inflation. Still, the hope is that better service delivery and a more sustainable telecom sector will create a positive ripple effect, supporting both economic growth and technological progress.

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