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2.6 billion people still lack internet access — W’Bank

A new World Bank report has delivered a stark revelation, indicating that approximately 2.6 billion people, which constitutes nearly one-third of the global population, still remain without access to the Internet, The institution described the revelation as living in “digital darkness.” In the report, published under the Bank’s Education for Global Development series and titled […]

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FibreOne loses 42% of subscribers as as Starlink, Spectranet decline – Report

Nigeria’s internet service provider industry is facing a major downturn, with data from the Nigerian Communications Commission revealing the steepest subscriber drop in recent years. Over 18,000 users disconnected from fixed broadband between Q3 2024 and Q1 2025, and 18 licensed ISPs exited the market—highlighting the growing dominance of mobile internet and rising operational costs. […]

Nigeria’s leading internet service providers are experiencing a steady decline in subscriber numbers, as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission
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Nigeria’s ISPs loses customers to high costs, tough economy

Nigeria’s leading internet service providers are experiencing a steady decline in subscriber numbers, as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission points to shrinking user bases across the board. According to NCC’s Q1 2025 report, the total number of active customers among 127 licensed ISPs dropped to 289,369—down from 307,946 recorded in Q3 2024. Some […]

Internet usage drops in Nigeria after 50% tariff hike – NCC
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Internet usage drops in Nigeria after 50% tariff hike – NCC

Nigeria’s internet user base declined by nearly one million in February following a 50 per cent hike in tariffs on voice, data, and SMS services, according to new data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NCC’s industry report shows that internet subscriptions fell from 142.16 million in January to 141.25 million in February, marking […]

MainOne CEO Funke Opeke resigns
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MainOne CEO Funke Opeke resigns

Funke Opeke has stepped down as Managing Director of MainOne for West Africa just weeks after the internet connectivity provider completed its post-acquisition integration with Equinix. Opeke, who founded MainOne in 2008, will assume a strategic advisory role for the West African region until March 2026. Wole Abu, currently the CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies […]

Internet usage drops in Nigeria after 50% tariff hike – NCC
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Internet speed: Nigeria emerge seventh-fastest country in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nigeria has become the seventh-fastest country in Sub-Saharan Africa for internet speed with an average download speed of 27.62 Mbps. This is based on the 2024 Worldwide Broadband Speed Report, which Cable.co.uk published on Tuesday. According to tests of internet speeds conducted in 220 countries, Nigeria climbed up the world speed rankings from 133rd in […]

WATRA leads efforts to lower internet costs across West Africa
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WATRA leads efforts to lower internet costs across West Africa

The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly has unveiled plans to foster infrastructure sharing among West African nations, aiming to significantly reduce internet costs for telecom consumers across the region. During a virtual stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, Mr. Aliyu Aboki, Executive Secretary of WATRA, revealed the organization’s initiatives to enhance digital connectivity by facilitating the […]

Active Internet Service Providers drop amid failed licenses renewal
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Active Internet Service Providers drop amid failed licenses renewal

The number of active Internet Service Providers in Nigeria has decreased to 242 in July from 252 in May this year, marking a notable decline as several operators allowed their licenses to expire without renewal, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission. The updated July database from the NCC revealed that despite […]

UK urges Nigeria to boost internet access for digital growth
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UK urges Nigeria to boost internet access for digital growth

By Melvin Onwubuke The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Johny Baxter, has said that In order to grow its Digital Economy, the federal government will have to increase access to fast and affordable internet. This was disclosed in Lagos, during an event to honour some Nigerians empowering women and young girls with digital skills […]

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Internet access cut poverty, boosted employment in 2023 – W’Bank

The World Bank has revealed that exposure to internet access after more than three years resulted in a 7% reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. This exposure resulted in an 8% rise in labour force participation and pay employment. The bank issued a new brief that read: “In 2023, a World Bank flagship report found that […]

UK urges Nigeria to boost internet access for digital growth
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FG to increase internet speed in Ogun, Edo, others 

Nigeria plans to undertake a broadband development and adoption effort in Edo, Ogun, Kwara, Katsina, Imo, Abia, Borno, and Nasarawa in the first quarter of 2024. The PUNCH reported that the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria program was created by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to address the country’s low-fiber infrastructure rollout. The minister’s office, Dr. […]

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