Nigerian telecom price hikes prompt protests, court action

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Nigerian telecom price hikes prompt protests, court action

Nigerians are now paying 50 percent more for calls and mobile data than they did at the start of this year. The country’s four phone networks say the price adjustment will help them stay afloat, but subscribers and labour unions are threatening court action. Hillary Noruka has more from Nigeria's economic hub of Lagos.

February 27, 2025