BREAKING: ‘Unlawful, Unfair, And Unreasonable’ – Court Asked To Stop Tinubu Govt, MTN, Glo, Others From Implementing 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

SERAP argued that the increase , which raises call rates to ₦16.5 per minute (from ₦11), 1GB of data to ₦431.25 (from ₦287.5), and SMS charges to ₦6 (from ₦4), is “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable

SERAP is seeking the following reliefs from the court:

Declaration that the NCC’s unilateral decision to approve the 50% telecom tariff hike is unconstitutional, arbitrary, and unfair, violating Nigerians’ rights to free expression and access to information.

An Injunction restraining the NCC and telecom companies from implementing or enforcing the tariff hike

Further Orders as deemed necessary by the court.

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