Telcos Warn of Shutdown if Tariff Hike is Delayed Beyond Q1 2025

Nigerian telecom operators are sounding the alarm over potential consequences if a tariff review is delayed beyond mid-2025, citing risks to sector growth. Delaying the hike could jeopardise the industry's development, telcos warn.

Nigerian telecom operators are urging regulatory bodies to expedite the tariff review process, warning that delaying it beyond the first quarter of 2025 could have severe consequences for the sector's growth and operations. The telcos fear a shutdown if their demands for a tariff hike are not met, which would severely impact the industry's ability to invest in infrastructure and services. If left unaddressed, the situation may lead to a loss of revenue and potentially disrupt the entire telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom operators have emphasized the importance of timely action to avoid an adverse outcome.