Nigeria’s broadband market has reached an important point, with the total number of subscriptions passing 112 million in December 2025, which has increased internet usage across the country to 51.97%.
This is the first time that over half of the country’s people have active broadband connections, showing consistent growth in the industry in the last year. According to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, broadband subscriptions have been increasing steadily all year long in 2025.
They started at 91.5 million in October 2024 and went up to 112.6 million by December 2025. Even though the increase each month has been slow, with about 2 to 3 million new subscriptions added every month, the overall pattern shows that people keep needing digital connections in both city and rural areas.
Broadband penetration numbers have gone along a somewhat different path compared to how many subscriptions have increased.
The percentage of people who have broadband internet access increased from 42.2% in October 2024 to almost 52% by December 2025. MTN New
Even though there were increases in subscriptions, the growth in internet penetration slowed down by mid-year, staying around 48% from June to August 2025.
This suggests that factors like population growth and the uneven spread of internet access across different regions might be slowing down how quickly more Nigerians can get high-speed internet.
This growth shows how building better infrastructure and starting new policies help make the internet more available. Mobile broadband is still the main reason these numbers are so high, because telecom companies are keeping on increasing their 4G and 5G networks across the country.
The data also shows potential for more growth, especially in rural and less served areas where the level of use is still lower than the average across the country. With Nigeria’s broadband market now clearly past the 50% penetration level, stakeholders like policymakers, investors,and tech companies can better understand how ready the country is for digital growth.
As more Nigerians start using the internet, there willbe more chances for doing business online, using financial technology, and accessing digital services. This means that having good internet connection is no longer just about staying connected—it’s becoming a major tool that helps the economy grow.
