Nigeria broadband penetration reaches 50.58% in market rebound
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Updated · Techpoint Africa · May 2
Nigeria broadband penetration reaches 50.58% in market rebound
7 articles · Updated · Techpoint Africa · May 2
In November 2025, subscriptions rose to 109.7 million from 96.3 million in December 2024, while internet data usage climbed to 1.24 million terabytes.
The gains signal recovery after the 2024 NIN-SIM clean-up, which cut active internet users and telephone connections as unlinked SIM cards were deactivated.
Nigeria remains below its 70% broadband target, with affordability, rural coverage, congestion and service quality still major challenges despite stronger demand for online services.
How will Nigeria overcome persistent challenges like soaring data prices, fibre cuts, and rural neglect to reach its ambitious 2027 connectivity targets?
Despite major investments and policy reforms, will Nigeria's digital boom finally deliver reliable, affordable internet for everyone—or just boost the numbers?