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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has mandated telecommunication operators to prioritize service improvement including network reliability, speed and accessibility, in the planned tariff adjustments. DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC recently approved a 50 percent adjustment in telecommunications tariffs in the country. FCCPC in a statement issued on Wednesday
Telecom tariff increase: There must be service improvement – FCCPC warns
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has mandated telecommunication operators to prioritize service improvement including network reliability, speed and accessibility, in the planned tariff adjustments.
DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC recently approved a 50 percent adjustment in telecommunications tariffs in the country.
FCCPC in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondanje Ijagwu said although it acknowledges the economic pressures faced by telecom operators, including increasing operational costs, “consumer interests remain paramount”.
According to FCCPC, the rationale for the increase must be reflected in better services for consumers, stressing that customers rely on telecommunications for both personal and business purposes.
It urged the operators to allocate increased revenues responsibly, “with an emphasis on infrastructure development and service delivery improvements”.
“Clear mechanisms must be established to monitor how these funds are utilised, ensuring that consumers directly benefit from the adjustments.
“Operators must also clearly communicate the rationale for the tariff adjustments to consumers. This includes ensuring that consumers are fully informed about the nature of the changes, their benefits, and how they align with efforts to improve service delivery and infrastructure.
“The MoU between the FCCPC and NCC provides a unified framework to oversee the implementation of this tariff adjustment in a manner that meets the needs of consumers.
“The partnership ensures that the increase does not become a justification for exploitative practices but rather an opportunity to foster fairness, transparency, and accountability in the telecommunications sector,” FCCPC added.
Telecom tariff increase: There must be service improvement – FCCPC warns
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Northern Nigerian states have continued to experience blackouts because of a security threat. Adelabu disclosed this during a press conference on Tuesday. Giving an update on the persistent blackout in Northern Nigeria, Adelabu explained that the delay in fixing the vandalised Shiroro-Kaduna Line was due to security threats.
Security threats behind continued blackout in Northern Nigeria – Power Minister, Adelabu
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Northern Nigerian states have continued to experience blackouts because of a security threat.
Adelabu disclosed this during a press conference on Tuesday.
Giving an update on the persistent blackout in Northern Nigeria, Adelabu explained that the delay in fixing the vandalised Shiroro-Kaduna Line was due to security threats.
“This time was more severe, and the repairs have been delayed because of security threats,” he stated.
DAILY POST reports that Adelabu assured that power supply will be restored to the region by the end of this week.
The minister’s update comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered him and the responsible agency to restore power supply to Northern Nigeria after days of the blackout.
Recall that Nigerians on Monday called for the sack of Adelabu over the persistent darkness in Northern Nigeria for several days.
Security threats behind continued blackout in Northern Nigeria – Power Minister, Adelabu