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Nigerian SMEs Squeeze as Data Costs Surge 50%

3/20/2025

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Nigerian SME owners are feeling the pinch as data subscription costs soar by 50%, a decision made by the Nigerian Communication Commission. This surge is tightening budgets and curtailing internet access. In response, the Association of Telephone Cable TV and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria is calling on telecom operators to improve service quality despite escalating operational expenses.

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Nigerian SME owners are feeling the pinch as data subscription costs soar by 50%, a decision made by the Nigerian Communication Commission. This surge is tightening budgets and curtailing internet access. In response, the Association of Telephone Cable TV and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria is calling on telecom operators to improve service quality despite escalating operational expenses.