The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike from March 1, 2025.

This follows the controversial 50 per cent hike in telecom charges, which the labour union insists was implemented without due process.

The labour union is demanding that telecommunications companies revert to the previous tariff structure.

At its Central Working Committee meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday, the NLC condemned the tariff adjustment, arguing that no changes should have been made while negotiations with the government were still ongoing.

The union stated:

“The CWC received with grave concern the news that telecom companies have commenced the implementation of a 50 per cent tariff hike despite an earlier agreement reached with the Nigerian government and the NCC.

“A 10-man committee had been set up to review the matter within two weeks before any final decision on the new tariff structure was to be made.”