Nigeria’s main labour union, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has rejected the government-approved 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs and announced a nationwide protest on February 4.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved the first tariff adjustment in over a decade, citing inflation and naira depreciation. However, the increase remains below the 100% hike operators had sought for six years.
NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the hike as “insensitive” amid soaring living costs and demanded its immediate suspension. The union warned of a possible telecom service boycott and strike if authorities refuse dialogue.
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