Nigerians Cry Out As Banks, Network Begin To Charge N6.98 For USSD Services

TRIXX NG reports that Nigerians have taken to their social media to lament on a sudden development in the usage of USSD services.

Many were surprised to receive messages that N6.98 flat rate will be charged on their accounts whenever they try to use the USSD services.

According to information, this development started yesterday without prior notice.

Read reactions below

My country people, see mtn this early morning
I did ussd transfers yesterday, no network charges
This country be doing the most to frustrate me pic.twitter.com/RuSXUOCtZ6

— Christiana A. Showunmi (@kristayomy) June 4, 2021

So USSD service provider for banking is now N6.98.

Maybe it's because Nigeria is no more Nigeria we are now in United African Republic pic.twitter.com/EYTnv8PV3q

— Mayowa olagunju ❁ (@iam_doctormayor) June 4, 2021

https://twitter.com/meremsamuel_/status/1400738785374216192

The funny thing about this ussd thing is Nigerians will complain small and adjust and it’ll be the new normal, wonder when people will take action against these mounting taxes,dollar rates skyrocketing, electricity taxes ridiculous, food items insane! And now ussd charges too??

— mimosa (@_greygirl) June 4, 2021

https://twitter.com/obikoyaemmanue1/status/1400740452446388226

https://twitter.com/iamnancypelumi/status/1400523728153415683

Please @MTN180 @MTNNG why am I been charged #6.98 before I can use USSD @gtbank_help @gtcrea8 is not left out also… pic.twitter.com/TkCPxjtGAy

— Govvment James (@GovvmentJ) June 3, 2021