24 h. ago NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Planned Telecom Tariff Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to stage a nationwide protest on February 4, 2025, if the Federal Government proceeds with its plan to implement a 50% hike in telecom tariffs. In a statement signed by NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero, the Congress expressed strong opposition to the proposed increase, citing its potential to […] The post NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Planned Telecom Tariff Increase appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago NLC mobilises affiliates against fresh electricity tariff hike

Urges government to remain faithful to 35% telecom tariff Hints on plans to rebrand Labour Party, merge with others The read more NLC mobilises affiliates against fresh electricity tariff hike

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29 h. ago Telecom tariff hike shoveled, call charges now back as it was — Ajaero

Tribune Online Telecom tariff hike shoveled, call charges now back as it was — Ajaero According to him, the NLC held a meeting with telecommunications service providers in the country, where issues relating to the planned tariffs were discussed. Telecom tariff hike shoveled, call charges now back as it was — Ajaero Tribune Online

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31 h. ago NLC threatens nationwide protest over telecoms, electricity tariff hikes

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday directed its affiliates to be on alert for mass action if the Federal Government implements the telecommunication services charge contrary to the terms agreed by the 10-man committee. The decision was taken by the National Executive Council of the NLC during a meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where the Read More

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3 d. ago Tariff Hike A Move To Prevent Telecom Companies From Going Under – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed that the recent 50% tariff increase for telecommunications services saved the industry from collapse. Tijani’s statement came after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and a delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Mittal, on Thursday. The Minister emphasised that […] The post Tariff Hike A Move To Prevent Telecom Companies From Going Under – Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG

•Airtel: Inflation, devaluation forced hike, plans over $500m investment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has again defended the decision to approve a tariff increase for telecommunications services, emphasising that it was a necessary measure to prevent widespread job losses and potential companies closures. Speaking after leading a delegation from Airtel, led by its […] The post Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

…Says inflation, devaluation forced tariff hike The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the construction of new 7000 towers in read more FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

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5 d. ago ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments

Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, known as Igosave, has urged authorities to investigate telecom companies in the country, alleging they are defrauding citizens. He made this appeal following the recent tariff increase by major internet providers in Nigeria. Currently in the United Kingdom, the comedian observed that internet data is faster and more reliable there than […] The post ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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