The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said the Ministry is intervening in the ongoing discussions about telecom tariff increase to ensure that the interests of Nigerians are protected.
Tijani stated this while speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Friday.
Responding to a question of why the Ministry is dabbling into a regulatory issue that should be left to be handled by the Nigerian Communications Commission, Tijani said the Ministry supervises the NCC and its job is to cater to the people.
Nairametrics earlier reported that the Minister had said that the tariff increment to be approved by the NCC should not be more than 60%.
“We’re stepping in to support ordinary Nigerians while ensuring businesses remain viable.
“This ministry plays a significant role in ensuring that our digital economy thrives. No country can be prosperous today without a strong digital economy. It’s not just about businesses making money but also…
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