Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria has announced the reversal of its 15G data plan 200% tariff hike.
The company made this known in a statement on its official X account on Thursday.
DAILY GIST recalls that MTN had commenced implementation of a 200 percent tariff hike for the 15G data bundle alongside other data plans.
Aside from the 15GB tariff plan increase, the telco has also raised the cost of other plans.
On Thursday, the telecommunication company has now apologised to Nigerians for the 15G data tariff hike, saying it was a mistake.
“To our 15G digital bundle lovers, you dey vex. We know.
“We know how upsetting it must have been to suddenly wake up to a 200 percent 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 admit 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,” the statement reads.
Airtel and Globacom are expected to follow similar development after the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC approved a 50 percent tariff increase in January