Telecom tariffs to rise in 2025 as NCC greenlights price increases. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in January 2025. [b]This marks the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like…
Nigeria’s mobile subscription base increased to 157.3 million in October 2024 from 154.6 million in September, signaling the beginning of recovery after months of decline.[/b] The growth was driven by two network operators, MTN, and Airtel, that recorded an increase in their subscriber base in the month under review. This followed an extensive audit conducted…