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Nigeria’s telecom records growth as mobile subscriptions rise to 169.3m
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NATCOMS distances itself from NLC’s telecom tariff protest

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has distanced itself from the planned industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress over the recently approved telecom tariff hike. In a statement on Thursday, NATCOMS President, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, called the proposed protest unnecessary, cautioning that it could send negative signals to investors. The Nigerian Communications Commission, the […]

Nigeria’s telecom records growth as mobile subscriptions rise to 169.3m
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NATCOMS to challenge NCC’s 50% telecom tariff hike

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has announced its intention to challenge the Federal Government’s approval of a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators in court. NATCOMS argues that the decision was made without proper consultation with key stakeholders, including subscribers. This was disclosed by the President of NATCOMS, Mr. in an interview with NAN. […]

Nigeria’s telecom records growth as mobile subscriptions rise to 169.3m
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Telecom subscribers plan petition to national assembly over 5% tax

The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers is escalating its opposition to the Federal Government’s plan to impose a 5% excise duty on telecom services. By writing to the National Assembly, NATCOMS aims to prevent legislative endorsement of the tax while the matter is still under judicial review. The ongoing legal case at the Federal High […]

Nigeria’s telecom records growth as mobile subscriptions rise to 169.3m
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NATCOM requests two-week extension for NIN-SIM linkage deadline

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has requested the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage from September 14 to September 30, 2024. The National President of NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday noting that an extension was required due […]

FG halts planned 5% tax on GSM calls, SMS
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SIM-NIN: Telecom consumers set to sue FG, demand policy suspension

TELECOMMUNICATION subscribers under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers have said they are set to drag the Federal Government to court in May in a bid to temporarily suspend the government’s barring of subscribers’ outgoing calls. On Monday, April 4, the Federal Government ordered telecom companies to bar outgoing calls on all […]