Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if… –FG

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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Federal Government has again defended the decision to approve a tariff increase for telecommunications services, emphasising that it was a necessary measure to prevent widespread job losses and potential companies closures.

Speaking after leading a delegation from Airtel, led by…