USSD, known as quick or feature codes, is a global system for mobile communications (GSM) protocol used to send text messages and initiate financial transactions such as cash transfers, balance inquiries, payments for services and others.
The crisis dates back to 2019 when telcos proposed charging N4.50 per 20 seconds of USSD usage in order to cover operational costs after years of providing the service for free.
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