Nigeria, June 15 -- The News Chronicle reports that telecom customers and business leaders who contend that Nigerians are already burdened by many taxes and worsening economic difficulties are worried about the plan. Critics argue that increasing the prices of necessities like fuel and mobile communication could further strain companies and families already suffering under inflation.



Deolu Ogunbanjo, head of the National Association of Telecom Subscribers of Nigeria, said the recommendation is out of touch with the reality of the telecom industry. Operators already battle more than 40 other taxes and levies, he said, therefore consumers finally pay for these costs by means of increased subscription prices.



Although the IMF thinks...