The Federal Government has revoked the proposed 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, covering both voice calls and data usage.The levy, introduced under the previous administration, was earlier suspended following public outcry and opposition from industry stakeholders.
The new decision makes its cancellation permanent under the government’s updated tax policy framework.Officials said the move is aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians and supporting the telecom sector, which serves over 170 million active subscribers.
Industry players have welcomed the development, describing it as a relief for consumers already grappling with high costs of living and unstable economic conditions.
Sunday Buna Ibrahim is a seasoned journalist with Daily Frontier (dailyfrontier.com.ng), where he reports on security, conflicts, and humanitarian issues across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, particularly Plateau and Benue States. He also serves as a News Producer at Vision FM Radio in Abuja. Prior to joining Daily Frontier, he worked with Radio Nigeria, Fombina FM Yola in Adamawa State between 2019 and 2020.
