Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has endorsed the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) decision to approve a 50 per cent adjustment in telecommunications tariffs, provided that the increase translates into measurable improvements in service delivery.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC acknowledged the economic pressures faced by telecom operators, including rising operational costs, which necessitated calls for higher tariffs.

However, the commission emphasised that consumer interests remain paramount and must not be compromised.

"The FCCPC acknowledges the intense pressure faced by the NCC over the years to approv...