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Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC

by  Khadijah Thabit

A few days ago, the Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, announced plans to increase the cost of data tariff in the country.

Many Nigerians have responded passionately to the announcement, lamenting the fact that the government is simply coming up with ways to harm Nigerians.

Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC
The decision was met with anger
Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC
The NCC was bombarded with Tweets
Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC
Nigerians reacted passionately to the data cost increase

A lot of people have taken to such social media platforms as Twitter and Facebook to express their displeasure and some outrightly blasting the decision.

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Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC
No positives can come from the increase, Nigerians insist
Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC
Nigerians lamented the fact that the decision will only increase hardship for the people.

This made for some pretty interesting comments on social media that reflected the angst of the people.

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Nigerians react to increase data tariff cost proposed by NCC
There were more negative than positive reactions

The NCC Twitter and Facebook handles have been bombarded with such intense messages that have made it quite clear that Nigerians are absolutely not on board with this decision.

Be a part of the conversation. What is your opinion on the proposed increase in data cost?

Watch update of the planned increase in data plan cost below.

Source: Legit.ng

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