Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
The Reflector Newspaper
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Sport
  • Crime
  • Others
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
    • Health
    • Interview
    • Love & Relationships
    • Technology
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
The Reflector Newspaper
Home Economy

Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Protest Feb 4

Ifeanyi Uzoechiena by Ifeanyi Uzoechiena
January 29, 2025
in Economy, News
1
Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Protest Feb 4
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on WhatsAppShare on TelegramSend to Email

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will embark on a nationwide mass rally on Tuesday February 4, 2025, in protest of the 50 per cent telecom tariff increase recently approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

According to a communique signed by the NLC president, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, the decision was taken at an emergency meeting convened by the union’s National Administrative Council (NAC) on Wednesday.

Related posts

Furious Benue Commuters Left Stranded As Fuel Price Hits N1,500/litre

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price From N880 To N840/litre

July 1, 2025
Kidnappings: Kwara Youths Set Emir’s Palace, NDLEA Office Ablaze

Kidnappings: Kwara Youths Set Emir’s Palace, NDLEA Office Ablaze

July 1, 2025

The NLC said the rally will serve as a warning on the dangers of imposing such an unfair increase on a struggling population earning a minimum wage of only ₦70,000; a population that has suffered outrageous hike in the price of petrol, high cost of food, hike in electricity tariff and general rising inflation.

It directed its affiliates and state councils to begin full mobilization in preparation for the nationwide rally, calling on willing civil society allies to also join the preparation.

The congress as well, called on all Nigerian workers, the informal sector, and the general public to stand in solidarity against what it termed unjust policy.

The NLC said that its NAC-in-session totally rejected the 50% Telecom Tariff Hike which it considers as too harsh for citizens.

“It therefore strongly condemns the Nigeria Communications Commission’s decision to approve the increase in telecommunications tariffs.

“This decision is insensitive, unjustifiable, and a direct assault on Nigerian workers and the general populace, who are already burdened by worsening economic hardship foisted on them by Policies of government which was no fault of theirs,” the union said.

The NLC demanded an immediate suspension of the 50% tariff hike.

It called on the Federal Government, the NCC and the National Assembly to engage in meaningful dialogue with critical stakeholders to review the proposed tariff adjustment within the context of the economic realities facing Nigerians.

The congress added that if this is not heeded, it will escalate its actions, including the possibility of a nationwide boycott of telecommunication services and further mass actions which may involve nationwide withdrawal of our service to resist policies that exacerbate poverty and inequality.

“The Nigeria Labour Congress remains committed to protecting the interests of Nigerian workers and citizens against exploitative economic policies.

“We will not relent in our struggle against policies that undermine the welfare and dignity of our people. Nigerian workers and citizens must unite and take action to prevent further economic oppression.

“We must resist any policy that prioritizes corporate profits over the well-being of the people,” the union added.

Recall that on January 20, the NCC announced its approval for a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country.

In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators, was arrived at taking into account ongoing industry reforms that will positively influence sustainability”.

The regulator said the increase was pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators.

“These adjustments will remain within the tariff bands stipulated in the 2013 NCC Cost Study, and requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as is the Commission’s standard practice for tariff reviews. It will be implemented in strict adherence to the recently issued NCC Guidance on Tariff Simplification, 2024,” the statement read.

 

Channels Television

Tags: NLCTariff Hike

The Reflector Newspaper's newsletters cover a variety of topics, from daily news to lifestyle content, markets info to medical news. Subscribe to get the latest information.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

JAMB Suspend Admissions For Law In 8 Varsities (FULL LIST)

Next Post

Food Security: FG Eye Year-Round Farming, Seek Farmers Synergy

Next Post
LG Autonomy Will Improve Education System, VP Shettima Guarantees

Food Security: FG Eye Year-Round Farming, Seek Farmers Synergy

Comments 1

  1. Erika Snyder says:
    5 months ago

    I was recommended this website by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else know such detailed about my difficulty. You are wonderful! Thanks!

RECOMMENDED NEWS

PDP Crisis Bigger Than Atiku — Gov. Dauda Lawal

PDP Crisis Bigger Than Atiku — Gov. Dauda Lawal

2 weeks ago
Kano Parties Asked To Return Copies Of Court Judgments

Doguwa Alleges NNPC Used Corrupt Means To Influence Kano State Election

2 years ago
Reps Give EFCC Chairman 4 Days To Respond To Invitation For Budget Probe Testimony

Reps Give EFCC Chairman 4 Days To Respond To Invitation For Budget Probe Testimony

11 months ago
Grow Your Own Food, Control Population – Buhari Advises Nigerians

Grow Your Own Food, Control Population – Buhari Advises Nigerians

1 year ago

FOLLOW US

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Style
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Love & Relationships
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized

BROWSE BY TOPICS

#EndBadGovernance protest 2027 Elections Akpabio Alaafin Of Oyo Alaafin Of Oyo Coronation APC Atiku Bola Tinubu Dangote Refinery Defection Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Economic Hardship EFCC Emergency Rule Federal Government of Nigeria Fubara Fuel Price Fuel Price Hike Gunmen INEC JAMB Natasha National Power Grid Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Nigeria Police Force Nnamdi Kanu NNPC NNPCL Oil Marketers PDP Peter Obi Petrol Price President Ahmed Bola Tinubu Rivers Administrator Rivers Assembly Rivers Crisis Senate Sexual Harassment Tax Reform Bills Tinubu UTME VeryDarkMan WAEC Wike

POPULAR NEWS

  • Congo’s President Daughter’s Bedroom Surfaces Online

    Congo’s President Daughter’s Bedroom Surfaces Online

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Economy Bleeds As Naira Hits Record Low With N72.58 Depreiciation Against Dollar

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Old Naira Notes Remain Valid – CBN

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Gospel Actress, Flora Of Abattoir Movie Series Is Dead

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • JUST IN: FCT Minister Wike Leads Eid-El-Fitr Homage To President Tinubu Amid Death Rumors

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
The Reflector Newspaper

Our mission at The Reflector Newspaper is to cultivate a dynamic digital space where truth, integrity, and diversity thrive.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • Club World Cup: Shock As Saudi’s Al Hilal Defeats Man City
  • Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price From N880 To N840/litre
  • APC Releases 2025 Bye-Elections Timetable, Pegs Form At N20m
  • Those Who Think PDP Is Dead Are Dreamers – Bode George

Category

  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Style
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Love & Relationships
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized

Recent News

Club World Cup: Shock As Saudi’s Al Hilal Defeats Man City

Club World Cup: Shock As Saudi’s Al Hilal Defeats Man City

July 1, 2025
Furious Benue Commuters Left Stranded As Fuel Price Hits N1,500/litre

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price From N880 To N840/litre

July 1, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

Copyright © 2024 The Reflector Newspaper. Website designed by Mavens Designs.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Featured
  • Foreign News
  • Business
  • Opinions
  • Sport
  • Crime
  • Others
    • Education
    • Economy
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
    • Health
    • Interview
    • Love & Relationships
    • Technology

Copyright © 2024 The Reflector Newspaper. Website designed by Mavens Designs.

Verified by MonsterInsights