Verdicts:
Correct. MTN Nigeria increased the prices of several of its data plans in early 2025 following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a tariff adjustment for telecommunications operators.
Findings:
Many Nigerians noticed a significant increase in the prices of MTN data bundles in early 2025. The increase came after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a tariff adjustment of up to 50% to help telecommunications companies cope with rising operational costs caused by inflation, foreign exchange challenges, and the depreciation of the naira.
Following this approval, MTN Nigeria revised the prices of many of its data plans. While the overall tariff adjustment was approved by the NCC, some individual data bundles recorded increases of more than 50% due to changes in MTN’s pricing structure and the withdrawal of some promotional offers.
Examples of the revised prices include:
The weekly 15GB data plan increased from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000, representing a 200% increase.
The 1.5TB data plan increased from ₦150,000 to ₦240,000, representing a 60% increase.
MTN explained that the price adjustments were necessary because of the country’s current economic conditions and stated that some data plans were simply returning to their regular prices after being offered at discounted rates for an extended period.
However, the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) criticized the increase, arguing that it placed an additional financial burden on consumers. The association called for a smaller increase and considered legal action against the implementation of the new tariffs.
The claim that MTN Nigeria increased the cost of its data plans is correct. The price adjustment was implemented after the NCC approved a tariff increase for telecommunications operators in2025. Although MTN maintained that the changes were necessary to address rising operating costs, the increase generated widespread public concern due to the high cost of living and its impact on internet users across Nigeria.
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