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Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Samtexjohn1: 6:45pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
As anger trails NCC directive to telcos to hike tariff Nigerians have reacted angrily to the recent directive by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to telecom operators to increase the tariff for data services, with several of them calling on the National Assembly to intervene in the matter. In reaction to the NCC directive, MTN has started sending out bulk messages to its subscribers alerting them of the planned increase. The text message read: “Dear customer, please be informed that from 1st Dec, some MTN data tariffs will be increased to reflect the new rates set by the NCC to operators. Thank you.” Sources indicate that the new rate could see subscribers of MTN, GLO, AIRTEL & Etisalat paying as much as N1000 for 500 megabytes instead of the 1 gigabyte, 1.5 gigabytes or 2 gigabytes they currently get, depending on the network. There could be charges for other telecom services in the country in order to meet the reported proposition by Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank Governor, for a tax from mobile phone users in the country as part of efforts to address the economic recession. Many subscribers who reacted to the issue via their twitter handles wondered why NCC would seek to bring more hardship on Nigerians who are battling to survive the economic recession. They called on Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to stop the draconian directive by NCC. The Senate President in a short message on his Twitter handle has promised that the Senate would intervene. Senator Shehu Sani was among those who condemned the planned increase. “At a time telecom companies are still making billions in profits despite the recession, increasing tariff on data services is simply about extorting more from the people for data after paying more for electricity,” Senator Sani wrote. Henry Ezeanya wrote: “can you people kindly look into the NCC's hike in data charges. Market force bringing prices down, but NCC wants it up..” Seyi Benz: “they want to gag us by increasing tariff so we can't come online n harangue them on bad governance. It's a ploy.” Judith Hanrankis : “sir, am a student that still manage to subscribe with 1500 for my assignments, pls I can’t afford this NCC new rate,do something”. David Olar tweeted: “Pls #SaveOurSoul @bukolasaraki Call Tariffs should be cheaper @NgComCommission can not be acting a script of incompetent.” Olumide: “still wondering how people in NIGauthority think, other countries: almost free wifi, Nigerian govt. data4d rich”. Umar. S: “Pls sir, don’t let them hike it. Nigerians are already feeling the heat.” Nwachukwu Ugochukwu: We trust you to act fast on this as usual. Thanks Mr President. Kazzem Mossa Tijani: “Enough of these extortions. Salary is not increased. Salary is not regular and everything is just going up. What a country. It seems NCC is not experiencing recession. God save us from these heartless people.” Olushola Olufolabi: “cheap cost of reliable communication enables good business, good business translates to good economy growth” In a short reply to the numerous tweets, Saraki confirmed that the Senate will look into the data tariff increase. “Will do”, the Senate President said. http://www.aksmedias.com.ng/2016/11/senate-pledges-to-intervene-in-plans-to.html 4 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Jafar1: 6:48pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
abeg make them intervene ooh, how can ncc who are supposed to fight against such thing are instead ordering for data increase, NCC chairman must go hashtag #DecreaseOurDataPrice 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Atiku2019: 6:59pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
"Food Increase" Nigerian youths might just Grumble.... But Data increment will lead to a lovely Youths Revolution. Its Atiku 2019 67 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Nobody: 7:00pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Senate is doing every job while House of Reps are looking for budget to pad. I forsee Nairalanders switching of their Load images 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Splashme: 7:01pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
The Senate is the last hope of common Nigerians and must halt this mad govt before they finish us. Buhari is one mad dog on a mission ruin Nigeria and impoverish Nigerians. The Senate must rise up to our rescue 102 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Frankiss44(m): 7:17pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
The youth running back to the senators they hate with passion for help... Warri people say when army slap you na that time you go no say police na your friend.. Lol 67 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by ritababe(f): 7:33pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
when buhari appoint old men as chairman what do you expect? and with the way APC are winning so I fear for 2019 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Nobody: 7:48pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Don't worry soon buhari will die 58 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Nobody: 7:48pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Splashme:we will not beg this evil government 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Nobody: 7:50pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Lol at least it will affect the paid zombies of apc 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Agimor(m): 8:46pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Buhari is crazy if this alleged increment see the light of the day. 5 Likes |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Jerryojozy(m): 9:25pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
senate president thank you, since all our SAN couldn't get court order to stop the planned increase. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by herzernIsHere: 9:51pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
See Niqerians directinq huqe prayers to Bukola Saraki..... Data Price Increment is the last thinq I can cope with.... *No more readinq of funny post on Nairaland *No more tutorial/funny videos on YouTube *No more chats *No more playinq of online qames Kuku kill us APC...... 52 Likes |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by kurajordan(m): 9:52pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Con artists |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by XXLDICK(m): 9:52pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
NCC is not interested in helping us. They have a rule that no network should charge less than 10k/sec on calls. Now it's an increase in price of data plans. Thunder fire NCC and FG 9 Likes |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by okonja(m): 9:52pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
They better do |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by kings09(m): 9:52pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Pledges ke? Who dem epp. Buhari is seriously pushing Nigerians to d wall n I tink he z doing it on purpose. Whr is d Buhari dat stands for d poor n ordinary nigerians? Useless govt, useless NCC, useless CBN gov, frm d president to d least official, they r all useless 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by ammyluv2002(f): 9:53pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Jerryojozy:Don't thank them yet till you see am happen 1 Like |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Atiku2019: 9:54pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Thank You All |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by sammyj: 9:54pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
This is the 1st thing the Senate will be doing in the best interest of the people. I am beginning tk hate this PMB government which is anti people government! !! ![]() 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by don4real18(m): 9:55pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
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Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by izzou(m): 9:55pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
I just can't wait for the Defenders of Buhari to come and do the usual |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by MidasTouche01(m): 9:56pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
UP Nepa!!! |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Nobody: 9:56pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
APC bad ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Oildichotomy(m): 9:56pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
When we said Buhari and his administration is a curse. Zombies never believed 13 Likes |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by tosyne2much(m): 9:56pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Make dem intervene oooo |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by ygenius: 9:57pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
2019 loading....I can't wait to vote out these ugly
heads 1 Like |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by yomalex(m): 9:57pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Thunder |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by AroOkigbo(m): 9:58pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
izzou:The man continues to make it difficult for z.o.m.b.i.e.s to defend him. It's unfortunate though! 8 Likes |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by Buhari4dullard: 9:58pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
[size=14pt]Nigeria dey die small by small under the Cattle man. Well una all want change, make una enjoy una change ![]() [/size] 2 Likes |
Re: Senate Pledges To Intervene In Plans To Increase Cost Of Data by millionboi(m): 9:58pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
useless ppl 3 Likes |
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