The Federal Government has acknowledged the recent tariff measures announced by the U.S. Government, including imposing a 14 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and…
By Jeleel Olawale On the morning of 20th January 2025, Nigerians woke to the shocking announcement of a 50 per cent increase in telecom tariffs by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decision, which was made without prior notice to…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has proposed a phased port tariff increase of five percent annually over three years to ease the financial strain on businesses and minimise inflationary pressures on Nigerians. This recommendation…
It is deeply concerning that certain telecom operators have, without due consultation or consideration, raised their tariffs in the name of implementing a 50% increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This increase has been introduced ahead of the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide rally over proposed 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the NLC disclosed this in a statement addressed to all its state councils and affiliates…
…Spends N200bn on electricity subsidy monthly By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting an imminent 65% increase in electricity tariffs, clarifying that the current tariff structure only covers about 65% of the actual cost of…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will impose significant and immediate retaliatory tariffs on United States goods, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s confirmation that he will proceed with heavy tariffs on Canada starting Tuesday. On Saturday, Trump signed…
The Telecommunication operators have appealed to subscribers to support the recent tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as it is in the interest of all stakeholders. The president, Association of Licenced Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr Gbenga…
By Austine Emmanuel and Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, describing it as “insensitive” and “unjustifiable.” In a communiqué issued to journalists after…
By Seun Ibiyemi The presidency has defended the 50 percent hike in tariff approved for telecommunications operators by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). It argued that the tariff hike was necessary to address the critical challenges in the sector. The…
