MTN Nigeria Raises Call, SMS Rates by 76.92% and 50% Respectively
The telco had increased the cost of its 15GB weekly data plan by 200%, leading to across-the-board complaints. In response, ...
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NCC Intervenes, as CSOs Suspend Protest against Telecom Tariff Hike
The planned protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs has been called off following last minute intervention by ...
High Inflation: 7 Ways Telcos Can Serve Customers across Economic Classes
Even more concerning, Nigeria ended 2024 with 164.9 million active telecom subscribers—down from 224.7 million the year before
OPINION: Telco’s Tariff Increase and NCC’s Patriotism
In the heart of Nigeria's digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force ...
Presidency Defends 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Emphasising Need for Sector Sustainability, Tighter Regulations
The statement from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre revealed that the approval, however, does not mandate an immediate increase ...
NATCOMS Rejects NLC Strike, Warns Protest Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike Will Deter Investors
NATCOMS President, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, described the planned protest as counterproductive and warned it could deter investors
FCCPC Demands Service Quality Improvements as a Condition for 50% Telecom Tariff Hike
Acknowledging the financial limitations faced by operators, including high costs of operations, the FCCPC stressed that consumer interests remain non-negotiable
BREAKING: NCC Renews MTN Nigeria’s 800MHz Spectrum License till 2034
Nigerian Communications Commission has renewed MTN Nigeria’s 800MHz Spectrum band licence, Techeconomy can report. The approval for the renewal ...
SERAP Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum for 50% Telecom Tariffs Increase Reversal
The group has given a 48-hour deadline, vowing to sue the parties involved if the hike is not rescinded within ...
Ahmad Farroukh Resigns After Just One Month Due to Internal Challenges at Globacom
Farroukh, a seasoned telecom professional with over two decades of experience, resigned due to what insiders describe as organisational challenges ...
NATCOMS, ATCIS-Nigeria, and Consumer Advocates Unite Against 50% Tariff Increase
In its defence, the NCC argued that the tariff adjustment was necessary to sustain the industry
BREAKING: NCC Approves 50% Telecom Tariffs Increase
NCC said it "will be granting approval for tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevailing market conditions.
Top 10 Telecom CEOs to Watch in 2025
The year 2025 is not yet far gone, but the Nigerian telecommunications industry already looks like a rollercoaster of innovation, ...
N200billion USSD Debt: Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks January 27 – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has granted permission to telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data codes assigned to ...
Why Telcos Proposed 100% Tariff Increase – Toriola
Telecommunications companies (telcos) in Nigeria are proposing a 100 per cent hike in their tariffs, pending approval from the government. ...