Nigerians used 90% of 2025's internet data volume in eight months

Nigerians consumed 11.94 million terabytes of internet data in the first eight months of 2026, about 90% of the volume recorded in all of 2025. August alone saw 1.76 million terabytes, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, intensifying pressure on operators to expand capacity.

• 11.94 million TB consumed in eight months of 2026, about 90% of all 2025 volume
• August consumption hit 1.76 million TB; February was the low at 1.26 million TB
• Roughly 800,000 new internet subscriptions were added in August
• 4G share rose to 54.77% and 5G to 4.92% of mobile subscriptions