25 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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27 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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30 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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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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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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