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 Labour Union Calls Off Protest As Telecom Tariff Hike Reduces To 35%

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned protest scheduled for March 1, 2025, following a compromise with the Federal Government to reduce the proposed 50 per cent telecom tariff hike to 35 per cent. The agreement was reached after negotiations between the NLC and the government, resulting in the formation of a 10-member […] The post Labour Union Calls Off Protest As Telecom Tariff Hike Reduces To 35% appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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3 d. ago MTN hopes new tariff hikes will stabilise Nigerian business after two difficult years

MTN hopes that new tariff hikes in Nigeria will be a key step in helping to steady the group’s largest read more MTN hopes new tariff hikes will stabilise Nigerian business after two difficult years

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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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4 d. ago Airtel Plans $500m Investment In Nigeria As Telco Chair Meets Tinubu, Defends Tariff Hike

A delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the company’s ongoing investments in Nigeria and the recent tariff hike in the telecommunications sector. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with President Tinubu, Mittal […]

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8 d. ago NAAT demands reversal of telecom tariff hike, payment of withheld salaries

The National Association of Academic Technologists has called on telecommunications companies to revert to old tariffs pending the conclusion of the committee set up by the Federal Government to review the increase. The union also expressed concern over the frequent dissolution of university governing councils and the removal of vice-chancellors without due process. In a Read More

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9 d. ago Tariff hike: Committee meeting stalled as NLC alleges betrayal

The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after Read More

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