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Nigeria Abolishes 5% Telecom Excise Duty to Boost Affordability and Service Standards

  • President Bola Tinubu abolished the 5 percent excise tax on telecom services on 19 August 2025
  • The Nigerian Communications Commission confirmed the abolishment on 20 August 2025
  • The tax was previously suspended in 2023 but faced attempts for reinstatement in 2024
  • The abolition aims to improve affordability and service standards in the telecom sector
  • The tax faced opposition from consumer advocacy groups and industry stakeholders
  • Concerns included increased digital access costs and strain on telecom operators

Source: regfollower.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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