The number of active telephone users in Nigeria has experienced a decline, dropping to 157 million in October from the 159.5 million figures recorded in September.
According to recent statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) drop was due to an ongoing cleanup exercise of inactive lines, non-rechargeable accounts, and the general improvement of data integrity across networks.”
Despite the decline, broadband penetration remains robust, with Nigeria recording over 90 million broadband subscriptions. This places the country among the leading nations in Africa for internet connectivity and mobile broadband adoption.
“The broadband penetration rate currently stands at 47.1%, showing the resilience of the telecom sector despite the slight drop in overall active mobile subscriptions,” the report added.
The report also noted that MTN Nigeria continues to dominate the market with a significant share, followed by Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile.
While challenges persist, the NCC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring sustainable growth and improving telecom services nationwide.
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