Mobile phone tariffs have increased in Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission capped the increase at 50%, while operators sought to double prices.
The Nigerian Communications Commission points out that tariffs have been frozen since 2013 despite rising operational costs. It justifies the adjustment by the need to close the significant gap between operational costs and current tariffs.
The regulator argues that higher tariffs would allow operators to invest in infrastructure and fund innovation projects, ultimately benefiting consumers through improved services.
But the price change has been met with strong opposition. The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has vowed to challenge the decision, arguing for a more modest increase of 5 to 10%.
