The Federal Government has announced plans to increase telecom tariffs but assured Nigerians the hike will not be as high as the 100% requested by telecom operators.

Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will develop guidelines for a reasonable adjustment to telecom tariffs.

Tijani explained, “We have reviewed various factors to ensure the telecom sector continues to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development. These include implementing the Executive Order to protect telecom infrastructure, significantly increasing local content, and ensuring the sustainability of telecom companies.

“As inflation affects economies worldwide, we are focused on maintaining the viability of these companies so they can keep supporting our economy. Over the past weeks, telecom operators have agitated for a 100% increase in tariffs, but this is not something the government can agree to at this time.”

The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to balancing the interests of consumers and operators while fostering economic growth in the telecom industry.

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