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Nigeria's Telecom Tariff Hike: 2% GDP Boost Ahead

2/3/2025

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Nigeria's telecommunications sector is set to boost the GDP by 2% by 2028, spurred by a significant 50% tariff increase. This move is expected to draw in investments and enhance infrastructure, potentially connecting an additional 15 million users to 5G. The GSMA warns that without better mobile internet access, the digital divide could widen.

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Nigeria's telecommunications sector is set to boost the GDP by 2% by 2028, spurred by a significant 50% tariff increase. This move is expected to draw in investments and enhance infrastructure, potentially connecting an additional 15 million users to 5G. The GSMA warns that without better mobile internet access, the digital divide could widen.