{"id":550,"date":"2025-04-09T21:49:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techstream.africa\/?p=550"},"modified":"2025-04-09T21:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:49:16","slug":"nigerias-telecom-sector-dodges-direct-hit-from-u-s-tariff-but-indirect-risks-loom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techstream.africa\/?p=550","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria\u2019s Telecom Sector Dodges Direct Hit from U.S. Tariff, But Indirect Risks Loom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/techstream.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_7311-1.png\" class=\"wp-image-549\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Nigeria\u2019s telecom industry has largely sidestepped the direct impact of the new 14% U.S. tariff on Nigerian exports, thanks to its import-driven nature. According to Tony Emoekpere, President of ATCON, telecom companies don\u2019t export goods and thus remain unaffected by the tariff targeted at non-oil exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">However, experts warn of indirect economic consequences. The tariff could strain Nigeria\u2019s foreign exchange reserves by reducing non-oil export earnings, which may in turn drive up inflation and increase the cost of importing telecom infrastructure\u2014most of which is sourced from the U.S., China, and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Gbenga Adebayo, President of ALTON, also noted that while local operators may not directly export, changes in international call tariffs due to increased VAT in the U.S. could indirectly affect pricing and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The industry is already grappling with inflation and a weakened naira, leading to a 50% increase in service tariffs to sustain operations and invest in better infrastructure. But these price hikes have sparked consumer backlash, especially as service quality remains poor despite higher costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">As foreign exchange earnings decline, the pressure on telecom operators could intensify\u2014threatening profitability, investment, and affordability in one of Africa\u2019s most price-sensitive markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Read the full story here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed p1\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wuR2HLzMQB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcabal.com\/2025\/04\/09\/nigerias-telecom-sector-unaffected\/\">Nigeria\u2019s import-driven telecom sector unaffected by Trump\u2019s 14% export tariff\u00a0<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Nigeria\u2019s import-driven telecom sector unaffected by Trump\u2019s 14% export tariff\u00a0&#8221; &#8212; TechCabal\" src=\"https:\/\/techcabal.com\/2025\/04\/09\/nigerias-telecom-sector-unaffected\/embed\/#?secret=AL3dZBpFKD#?secret=wuR2HLzMQB\" data-secret=\"wuR2HLzMQB\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria\u2019s telecom industry has largely sidestepped the direct impact of the new 14% U.S. tariff on Nigerian exports, thanks to its import-driven nature. According to Tony Emoekpere, President of ATCON, telecom companies don\u2019t export goods and thus remain unaffected by the tariff targeted at non-oil exports. However, experts warn of indirect economic consequences. 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