Tag: Tariff Hike

WhatsApp rolls out voice note transcription feature in India
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Nigerians shift to WhatsApp calls as voice tariffs rise

Nigerian mobile phone users are transiting to data calls over increasing tariffs charged by telecommunications companies on terrestrial voice calls in the country. According to a report by Leadership, this transition from traditional voice calls to internet-based communication platforms, particularly WhatsApp, commenced earlier when telcos increased tariffs on voice calls and messages. This is, however, […]

India seeks to keep US trade talks on track despite tariff hike
Policy and Regulations

Trump raises tariffs on Indian imports to 50%

United States President, Donald Trump, has followed through on his pledge to raise tariffs on Indian imports, doubling them to 50 per cent. The move threatens to strain ties with one of Washington’s key trading partners while driving up costs for American consumers. The tariff escalation comes only weeks after Trump imposed a new 25 […]

Why terminal operators raise imported vehicles tariff by 35% - Report
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Why terminal operators raise imported vehicles tariff by 35% – Report

Ports & Terminal Multipurpose Limited has announced a 36% rise in tariff on imported vehicles, effective July 1, months after the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria demanded that terminal rates be revised upwardly. The Punch reported that the terminal stated in a public notice that it had gotten approval from the appropriate authorities for the fee […]

Telecommunications

Tariff hike: Telcos fume as FG orders reversal

  The decision of the Federal Government to order a reversal of the recent 10 per cent tarrif hike has left telecommunication companies fuming. By implication, Telcos like MTN Nigeria and Airtel, who had previously raised the cost of their data bundles by roughly 10%, will now need to go back to their previous prices […]