The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani says the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunication companies to…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff adjustment, as requested by telecoms operators, capping maximum increment at 50 per cent. This was made known in a statement signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs, NCC, and made…
Nigerian mobile operators plan to channel revenue from the proposed 100% tariff increase into significant network infrastructure upgrades and improved service quality. This condition is key as they await final approval for the hike after discussions with the government and…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised the alarm about an impending increase in telecom tariffs, suggesting a staggering 100% hike. This proposal, which could lead to an increase in the cost of voice calls, text…
A High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order preventing 10 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from increasing tariffs. Presiding Judge Lewis Allagoa granted the ex parte order on Monday, June 10. According…
By Tolu Ogunlesi Quite sad (but not surprising) that it’s the ‘freezer’ comment that totally dominated the headlines from yesterday’s Electricity press briefing. There was a lot more that was said, that’s useful to know, as background and basis for…
The federal government has announced an increase in the wholesale price of gas to power plants by 11 per cent from $2.18 per MMBTU (Million British Thermal Unit) to $2.42 The gas companies had since January this year reduced supply…
