Nigerian Operators Slam Tax Increase

Nigeria's mobile operators have voiced their anger at the recent hike in value added tax (VAT) on mobile services imposed by the federal government. At a meeting in Lagos held in early June, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) described the newly introduced 10% VAT rate as unacceptable and likely to have a negative impact on the take-up of mobile services. 'If the government on the one side is talking of affordable telecom services to the masses of Nigerians, and on the other side, the government is increasing the VAT from 5% to 10%, we think it

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