Nigeria’s internet usage grows 44% to 1.5m terabytes
Nigeria’s internet usage surged 44% to 1.5 million terabytes in 12 months, driven by increased reliance on digital services. Discover the impact of this gr Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-internet-usage-grows-44-to-1-5m-terabytes/
Nigeria's internet data consumption surged 44% in the 12 months leading up to May 2026, reaching a record 1.5 million terabytes. The spike in usage, driven by growing reliance on digital services and data-intensive applications, mirrors the increasing importance of connectivity in Africa's largest economy. Monthly consumption rose from around 1.04 million terabytes in June 2025 to 1.50 million terabytes in May 2026, adding roughly 460,000 terabytes to the total.
The heightened demand is straining Nigeria's telecommunications infrastructure, prompting operators to expand network capacity and invest in fibre, spectrum, and other essential assets. Consumption figures varied throughout the period, with peaks in October-December 2025 and January-March 2026, before stabilizing at around 1.42 million terabytes in April.
The NCC data, covering four major mobile operators and various licensed providers, underscores the expanding digital economy's reliance on robust network infrastructure.
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