Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The recent approval of a 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has sparked intense debate across the country, drawing strong opposition from various quarters, most notably the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The NLC, as a body representing the interests of Nigerian workers, has been vocal in its disapproval, per news reports, calling the hike an unnecessary burden on an already strained populace. While the NLC's advocacy for the welfare of Nigerian workers may be rooted in genuine concern, their outright rejection of the tariff increase and their threat of a nationwide strike miss the mark in addressing the root causes of the country's economic challenges.

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