NewStats: 3,262,612 , 8,177,694 topics. Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2025 at 02:53 AM 48572z

By Adeyemi Adepetun


As part of the ongoing tariff hike and restructuring, telecommunications firm, MTN has pegged call rate on its pulse bundle at N13.8 per minute from N7.8 per minute, which represents a 76.92 per cent increase.

Checks showed that the rate prior to yesterday, used to be 13k/seconds and N4/SMS, but message that came after calls via the pulse bundle showed new rate of 23k/seconds and N6/SMS. This means by 23k by 60 seconds amounted to N13.8 per minute. Recall that by the January 20, 2025 Federal Government approved 50 per cent tariff hike, the floor price (minimum acceptable price) of calls was pushed to N9.6 per minute from N6.40 and the ceiling price (maximum acceptable price) of calls to N50; the cost of SMS to N6 from N4; and the cost of 1GB of data to N431.25 from N287.5. The average price of calls will be N16.5/minute from N11.

IN a related development, MTN Nigeria apologised to its customers following a backlash that followed the sudden 200 per cent increase in the price of its 15GB weekly digital bundle. MTN itted the change was unexpected and acknowledged customer dissatisfaction. The company said that it understood how frustrating it must have been for subscribers to wake up to such a significant price adjustment. MTN, which has 84 million subscribers and 51.4 per cent market share, in a message, yesterday, said: “We know how upsetting it must have been to suddenly wake up to a 200 per cent increase on your favourite digital bundle. We could share several reasons and provide explanations, but omo, all that one na story.” “We don cast. We get it and it it. Let’s just say na mistake. In this love season, don’t stay angry with us. Please forgive and forget. You matter die and we will never stop showing you how much. Let’s continue our relationship. Thank you for your understanding (sic).”

Meanwhile, it has launched a new campaign tagged: ‘Go Make a Difference (Go M.A.D.)’ in Abuja. The new campaign, which is targeted at inspiring residents to take bold steps towards meaningful change, brought together young changemakers, spoken word artists, creatives and everyday Nigerians eager to use their voices to spark transformation. The activation, which is part of MTN’s nationwide movement, encouraged individuals to harness their skills, ions and digital tools to create impact in their communities. From interactive sessions to thought-provoking discussions, the Abuja activation provided a platform for changemakers, entrepreneurs and Nigerians from different facets to share their experiences and ideas on how to make a difference. One of the highlights was a community-driven impact showcase, where individuals shared success stories of transformation, proving that small, consistent efforts can lead to lasting change.

Speaking on the initiative, Senior Manager Sales and Trade Development North, MTN Nigeria, Ohwofasa Obazenu, emphasised the campaign’s vision: “Go M.A.D. is a movement that empowers Nigerians to act. Whether in business, education or social impact, we want people to know that their bold steps can create a ripple effect of change.”

https://guardian.ng/business-services/business/mtn-pegs-call-rate-at-n13-8-minute-apologises-for-200-data-price-hike/

Nigerians should brace for more Tinubulation.

Not fair

Nigeria is only good for the people at d top...
In sane country education etc are free to help the masses
But in Nigeria everything is free for dos at d top, senator, rep mem, minister calls n data are free
Their children are on scholarship,
All burden are loaded on d masses at d bottom.... May God deliver us in Nigeria...

Those of us that use data to sell gadgets online using 2 devices, if I calculate how much i spend on data , it’s really unbelievable ,
When customers pay us, we pay tax, when we remove money to make purchases or restock, we pay tax, every where and every move in Nigeria now attracts heavy taxes

Meanwhile, please don’t forget to check my previous post for cheap gadgets

God will help us in this nation

Not too bad. This is where we have found ourselves. One of my challenges was that the government found it difficult to double workers salary. If someone had told our fathers that a time will come when the whole salary earned by a government worker will not be able to buy a bag of rice they would never have agreed.

I no blame them.

I think it's time for a mass porting to Glo, this rubbish needs to stop

I when calls were charged at N20 per minute.

Even 1 second is N20. And this was over over 10 years ago!

Despite the harsh environment, we've come a long way though!

It's ok considering current economic reality

EyeCumInPiece:
Nigerians should brace for more Tinubulation.

You must be suffering and going through untold hardship.

Meanwhile, Glo rates still remain unchanged.

AbuTwins:
I when calls were charged at N20 per minute.
Even 1 seconds is N20.
We have come a long way though!

It used to be N48 per minute at a point, even if you flash. MTN wan keel person those years. The least recharge card yiu could buy then was N1500.

Kudos to Glo for pioneering per second billing

Ok

Ok

Awon 50%

In this love season, don’t stay angry with us. Please forgive and forget.

So MTN hikes tariffs like crazy, then tries to win hearts with vibes and apologies, guess it's all love until the bills hit! 🙄

Do people still use that network upon all the reap off...

This guys are making cash in this country....the economy keep getting terribly bad each day from may30 2015 till date...APC is a huge cancer that's determined to kill Nigeria

That's not fair, MTN.

76% increment in one swoop is not fair

Kingju:
I think it's time for a mass porting to Glo, this rubbish needs to stop

and I just lost my glo sim, E dey pain me

I pity anyone still using this criminal enterprise network.

Anything south Africa is not for me

Oppression

AbuTwins:
I when calls were charged at N20 per minute.

Even 1 seconds is N20.

We have come a long way though!

Yes is true you are right

No traffic online this morning... Data don put money. Talk to me now before I the offline crew. It is well.

Glo, Airtel and Ghost 9mobile should take the advantage of the Nigeria mobile telecoms imperial leader(aka mtn) by focusing on network improvement and slight adjustment or no adjustment at all

EyeCumInPiece:
Nigerians should brace for more Tinubulation.

Ok

Hmmm

It's now this

2k for 15gig now
3k for 7 gig.

I noticed MTN SMS charge has also been increased to 6Naira per Text.

Hnmm

AbuTwins:
I when calls were charged at N20 per minute.

Even 1 seconds is N20.

We have come a long way though!

Yeah. So is MTN reducing the rate because of hardship in Nigeria?