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Nigerians Lament Over 40 Per Cent Increase In Calls, Data Prices

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There is anxiety over a possible 40 percent telecommunications service tariff hike in Nigeria this New Year.

This comes as telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria, under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), rejected the proposed telecoms tariff hike.

The subscribers said it would be insensitive for the Nigerian government to approve a telecoms tariff hike amid the existing economic hardship.

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The Eastern Updates gathered that in recent days, there has been widespread speculation of a 40 percent telecoms hike.

Accordingly, this means that all telecom services offered by operators such as MTN, Glo, Airtel, and others would increase by 40 percent. For instance, a data bundle priced at N1000 would rise to N1,400 in the new tariff regime expected to kick off in 2025.

Meanwhile, official sources in the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) refuted the tariff hike claims.

This comes at a time when telecom operators, in a recent statement, threatened a shutdown if tariffs are not increased.

The Eastern Updates reports that last year, the NCC continued to refuse to approve telecom operators’ requests for tariff hikes.

In other news, Vice President Kashim Shettima has decried the continuation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, saying it is hurting the Nigerian economy.

He, however, expressed optimism that the worst-case scenario is over, as the economy is steadily picking up and on the path to growth.

The VP, while wishing Nigerians the best for the year 2025, said talks are ongoing with the National Assembly to birth policies that will help overcome emerging challenges.

Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Lagos when he visited the President, Bola Tinubu.

According to the VP: “I’m highly optimistic about tomorrow. I believe we have turned the corner and, Insha’Allah, we shall have very robust economic activities in the new year. I believe Nigerians will prosper.

“The economy has started picking up, and in the coming weeks and months, Nigerians will start smiling for the better.

 

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