Nigeria, March 27 -- The Senate on Wednesday condemned the increase in the cost of mobile data and called on the federal government to engage telecommunications providers in order to review the pricing and make internet services more affordable for Nigerians.

The upper chamber also urged the Federal Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Economy to develop a policy framework to ensure sustainable and fair pricing for internet services across the country.

The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Cross-River South Senator, Asuquo Ekpenyong, during the plenary.

Many Nigerians depend on internet services for business, education, and employment. However, they have been expressing concern over the sudden increase in the price of mobi...