Nigeria’s internet penetration reached 48.15% in April 2025, up from 47.73% in March, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The figures reflect gradual monthly growth, but the country remains behind its target of 70% broadband penetration by the end of 2025, as outlined in the National Broadband Plan (NBP 2020–2025).
The increase continues a steady upward trend that began in October 2024, when penetration stood at 42.24%. Since then, it has risen each month.
Internet penetration rose to 43.16% in November, then 44.43% in December 2024. The upward trend continued into the new year, reaching 45.61% in January 2025 as more Nigerians connected to the internet. Penetration increased further to 46.58% in February, climbed to 47.73% in March, and reached 48.15% in April, marking the highest level since a notable drop to 41.56% in September 2024.
In line with Section 89 Subsection 3(d) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the NCC is mandated to monitor, report, and analyze the performance of the telecom sector, including data on technology usage, subscriber trends, tariffs, and competition. Telecom operators are required to provide such data regularly for statistical review and public reporting.
Meanwhile, data consumption declined in April, with total usage dropping to 983,283.43 terabytes, down from 995,876.10 terabytes in March. This marks a continuation of fluctuations earlier in the year. In January, consumption exceeded 1 million terabytes, before falling to 893,054.80 terabytes in February, a drop that coincided with a loss of about one million internet subscribers.
