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The Nigerian Communications Fee (NCC) has dismissed rumors of a telecommunications tariff improve allegedly set to take impact in January 2025.
The Fee labeled these reviews as unfounded and urged subscribers to ignore the misinformation.
A senior NCC official emphasised that the regulatory physique operates underneath a clear framework guided by the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA). This framework requires stakeholder consultations and adherence to due course of earlier than any tariff changes are authorized.
“These rumors are baseless and deceptive,” the official acknowledged. “The NCC is dedicated to defending shoppers and making certain any potential tariff modifications are communicated clearly and transparently. Subscribers can relaxation assured that no tariff improve has been authorized.”
The NCC additionally appealed to journalists and business stakeholders to confirm data earlier than publication, stressing the significance of correct reporting to keep away from pointless public panic.
Reiterating its dedication to shopper pursuits and the steadiness of the telecommunications business, the Fee assured Nigerians that updates on tariffs or associated issues can be disseminated via official channels.
The Affiliation of Phone, Cable TV, and Web Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) additionally weighed in, dispelling the rumors. Talking in Lagos, ATCIS Nationwide President, Mr. Sina Bilesanmi, mentioned the affiliation sought clarification instantly from the NCC on December 24, 2024.
“The NCC confirmed there isn’t any fact to claims of name fees growing to N15.40 per minute from N11, SMS fees rising to N5.60, or 1GB of knowledge costing N1,400 as a substitute of N1,000,” Bilesanmi mentioned.
“Any modifications in tariffs, if needed, will observe due course of and contain enter from all stakeholders, together with ATCIS. There isn’t a trigger for alarm.”
Each the NCC and ATCIS reiterated their dedication to shopper safety and urged subscribers to depend on verified data from credible sources.
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