Nigerians, especially in the North, are decrying the 50% telecom tariff hike approved by the NCC, calling it punitive amid rising hardship.
Users, activists, and small business owners say the increase threatens livelihoods, access to education, and digital inclusion. Civil groups, including SERAP and the NLC, have protested the hike, calling it a violation of citizens’ rights.
The NCC defends the hike as necessary due to inflation and rising costs, but critics warn it deepens the digital divide and may turn internet access into a luxury.
