The abolition of the 5% excise tax on telecommunication services is aimed at improving affordability and service standards in the telecom sector.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has officially abolished the 5% excise tax on telecommunication services, including mobile voice and data, on 19 August 2025.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the abolishment on 20 August 2025.
The tax had been suspended in 2023, though some lawmakers attempted to reinstate it in 2024. The move is part of broader efforts by the NCC to enhance affordability and service standards in the telecom sector.
The tax, which applied to mobile voice and data services, faced strong opposition from consumer advocacy groups and industry stakeholders, who argued it would raise digital access costs and strain telecom operators already burdened by high operating expenses.
