FG defends tariff hike amid legal threats from SERAP, subscribers

The Federal Government of Nigeria is standing firm on its decision to increase telecom tariffs by 50%, despite facing backlash and legal threats from advocacy groups like SERAP and telecom subscribers. According to the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, the tariff hike is necessary due to economic factors.

SERAP, a prominent advocacy group, has threatened to take the government to court to reverse the tariff hike, arguing that it's unlawful and will harm Nigerians. The group has a history of taking the government to task on issues like this, having recently filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over petrol price increases.

The government's decision to defend the tariff hike suggests that they're willing to weather the storm of criticism and potential legal challenges. However, it remains to be seen how this will play out in the courts and whether the government will ultimately be forced to reverse the tariff hike.

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