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Nigerian telecom operators plan 100% tariff hike on calls, data packages

Simon Osuji by Simon Osuji
January 3, 2025
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Nigerian telecom companies have proposed doubling their tariffs and are awaiting government approval. The proposal, submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission, seeks to tackle high operational costs driven by inflation and higher service delivery expenses.

MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, revealed this during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. He stressed that the telecoms industry, which has remained the pillar of support for the economy, must be sustained so that it doesn’t collapse.

“We’ve put forward requests of approximately 100 per cent tariff increases to regulators,” he said. “I doubt they’re going to approve that quantum of increases because they are very, very sensitive to the current economic situation in the country.”

In recent weeks, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has ramped up its advocacy for higher tariffs, citing rising operational costs and economic pressures.

However, the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers has firmly rejected the proposed increase, labelling it “insensitive” and highlighting the added strain it would place on consumers already grappling with significant economic hardships.

The NCC has yet to respond to the proposal, but industry experts believe the regulator will likely prioritise consumer welfare while balancing operators’ operational sustainability.

The coming weeks will determine whether the telecom giant’s proposal for higher tariffs secures regulatory approval or is rejected in the face of growing public resistance.

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