
Nigerians are gearing up for nationwide protests following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a 50% increase in telecom tariffs....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
The new rates, set to take effect in February 2025, will raise call costs from N11 to N16.5 per minute, SMS from N4 to N6, and one gigabyte of data to N431.25.
Telecommunication operators like MTN and Airtel had initially pushed for a 100% hike, citing the naira’s devaluation and rising operational expenses.
However, the approval of a reduced 50% increase has still drawn widespread criticism from labour unions, activists, and citizens, who argued it will worsen the country’s economic struggles.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerians to reject the new tariffs, warning of an additional burden on households already struggling with inflation and rising costs of living.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) also criticized the increase, describing it as untimely and damaging to workers’ livelihoods.
Student groups have expressed outrage, highlighting how the hike will limit access to affordable internet for academic research.
Comrade Timothy Onyilo said “the only language the government understands is protest and they are going to have it.
“Did they really consider students before coming up with this decision or they just feel like everybody is the same?
“We are already pained that students are suffering due to the high cost of living and you still want to add to their problems.
“Every student needs the internet for academic research. I am doing my MSc in the Abuja university here.
“We spend a lot of data doing research. Things are already hard and some people are still making it harder.
“Instead of them finding a way to improve the services, they are only interested in taking money from us.
“Sometimes, MTN, Glo and even Airtel will frustrate your life as if they are giving you service for free, yet nobody is talking about that”.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to reverse the decision or face mass protests.
Meanwhile, activists, including Omoyele Sowore, have begun discussions with labour unions to coordinate nationwide demonstrations.
“I met with the NLC leadership yesterday to discuss possible nationwide action against this unjust and backbreaking tarring increase.
“Yes, I will support any form of credible protest”, he told Daily Post.
Critics argued that the tariff increase could deepen poverty, limit access to education, and disrupt small and medium-sized businesses reliant on affordable communication.
Although the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged telecom operators to improve network reliability and accessibility as part of the adjustment, stakeholders maintained that the timing of the increase is unjustified. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
This will bring more pains than good to Nigerian citizens..To me,i say No to this.
na witch aluta slogan we go chant to this one so . shay na solidarity for ever(right deserves responsible roles, we no go gree abi a pupils life is a merry one(rattle bum) …. when we really ready to apply the right movement to the pop up tunes,then abeg make we rest.well,maybe people who are bored could use some comic relieve or a medium to detoxify . meanwhile i a @qs shittu leht , @leht shittu femades. in all you do,intuition tho .drop me i no wear panties
I am not seeing chage on this protest that nigerian doing because the are killing an innocent soul
Our leaders are wicket,the cost of living is hight y r there doing all this!
I sunday also say NO this plane
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All this problems, l will blem government because the increase tax for them.
What a barbaric government!!
Preserved about 300 thousand.