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Activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has taken to social media to react to the recent increase in tariffs in Nigeria.The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunications companies, marking the first adjustment since 2013....TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT | TAP TO READ THE FULL CONTENT
NCC’s director of public affairs, Reuben Muoka, stated that the adjustment was authorised under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, which empowers the commission to regulate and approve tariff rates.
This move has sparked outrage from Nigerians who lament the timing of the increase, especially during a time when citizens are facing hardship amid the poor economic situation of the country.
Activist Adeyanju also voiced his grievances with the new tariff increase, lamenting the government’s efforts to ensure Nigerians suffer.
He wrote on his X page on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, “They just increased tariff for all phone calls in the country. The government has vowed that it must finish off Nigerians with suffering. A government from hell!”
Other Nigerians on social media also reacted saying,
@macburnertunes: The people are enjoying the pain The leaders are doing very well with this suffering mandate
@OyedemiBabs: But the telecom are doing business too now, I think since they approve the increment they should give us better services to compliment the increment. Telecommunication is a huge investment and cost reflection services is needed nd it long overdue also 50% ok
@AdikeaifyFelix: At this point let Nigerians bear the burden cos we love suffering and smiling till we all wakes up and stands for our right
@lodxxl: This BAT regime , brings about the total economic destruction of the country!, A country we’re Bread & Beans is Luxury!!
@zhuxhu: Until the people say no!! Evil will reign supreme…
@ScottOsadolor: Evil government that came to kill, to steal and to destroy.
@AduOJO_SP: Thank God they do not have access to the air we breathe, they would have suffocated all of us.
