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Lawmakers Demand Review of Telecom Price Hikes

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: March 27, 2025
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The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to engage telecommunications companies regarding the recent increase in data prices. This decision followed a motion presented during Wednesday’s plenary session titled “Urgent Need to Address the Increased Cost of Data Services in Nigeria,” sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South.

The Senate further recommended that the ministry develop policies to ensure affordable internet access nationwide. Additional proposals included government support for technology hubs that could provide subsidized or free internet services to students, young entrepreneurs and innovators. The Senate Committee on Communications received a mandate to investigate the underlying causes of high data costs and propose sustainable solutions for the telecommunications industry.

Senator Ekpenyong highlighted the significant impact of recent price increases, noting some providers had raised data rates by as much as 200 percent. He emphasized how Nigeria’s youth population, many of whom rely on internet access for freelance work, digital marketing and remote employment, have been particularly affected. The senator pointed out that fiber-optic internet remains unaffordable for most young Nigerians, leaving them dependent on mobile data providers. He warned these price hikes threaten both livelihoods and access to essential online services.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio supported the motion, stressing the importance of affordable internet access for sustaining youth entrepreneurship and developing Nigeria’s digital economy. He noted that reasonable data costs would help young innovators maintain their businesses while contributing to national economic growth.

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This legislative action comes amid growing public concern over rising data expenses, which many believe could hinder innovation and exacerbate the digital divide. The resolution places pressure on regulators and service providers to address the affordability of internet services across the country.

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