Key telecom executives say Nigeria’s tariff hike insufficient to address challenges

After 11 years of negotiations, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff hike in telecom services like calls, SMS, and internet bundles. While the decision is a step forward in addressing the sector’s financial strains, industry players say it’s only a partial win—falling short of the 100% hike they had long lobbied for. The 50% hike will not solve the…