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BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Halts FGs Data Price Hike

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The Nigerian Senate has condemned the proposed increase of data tariffs by telecommunications service providers, in line with the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.

Rising from a plenary session on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Dr. Bukola Saraki, the senate president issued a statement saying that the legislative arm of government stepped in to protect the Nigerian people from the irresponsible plan.

“We strongly believe that we must protect the Nigerian people that sent us to Abuja to represent their interests from the height of the irresponsible plan that has been put forward by the NCC,” Senator Saraki said.

“At a time when the cost of living has gone up for all Nigerians, due to inflation being at 18.3%, the NCC’s actions have implicitly mandated the service providers to increase their costs to maintain their profits. This is unacceptable.

“I have seen the power of the internet — and how it serves to give a voice to the voiceless, and a platform for millions to air their views. This is why the Senate will continue to maintain that access to the internet remains affordable for all Nigerians,” he maintained.

“On this note, the Senate has resolved to: Halt the new tariff proposal by the NCC; Mandate the Senate Committee on Communications to conduct thorough oversight on the process that brought it about,” the statement said.

Saraki promised that the Senate would ensure that Nigerians are “always carried along when such processes are considered”.

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