Nigeria’s Internet Penetration Rises to 48.15%, Data Usage Declines

Nigeria’s Internet Penetration Rises to 48.15%, Data Usage Declines

Nigeria’s internet penetration rose to 48.15% in April 2025, according to the NCC, but data consumption fell for the second month amid high tariffs and economic strain.

The country remains far from its 70% broadband target by year-end, with affordability and infrastructure challenges hampering progress.