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The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has strongly opposed the government’s proposal to reintroduce a 5% excise duty on telecommunications services. The operators argue that the levy would place an undue burden on subscribers and could disrupt services.   In a statement released by ALTON Chairman, Gbenga …

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has insisted that the exemption of the Telecommunications Sector from the proposed 5 per cent excise duty in line with the recommendations of the Presidential Review Committee on Excise Duty in the Digital Economy Sector still subsists. The …

The Federal Government is reportedly set to proceed with its implementation of a five per cent, 5% excise duty tax on mobile telephone services, fixed telephone, and Internet services. This is despite a recent communication by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, that the government has exempted …

Following recommendations of the Presidential Review Committee on Excise Duty in the Digital Economy Sector, the Federal Government has removed the proposed 5% excise duty on the telecom sector in Nigeria. This was announced by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami after six month …