Telecommunications in Nigeria
Nigerian telecom operators on Monday said they plan to invest about N1.86tn in 2026 to expand infrastructure, upgrade network capacity, and improve service quality across Africa’s most populous nation.
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria said the planned investment would be directed towards network expansion, technology upgrades, and other operational improvements aimed at strengthening service delivery for millions of mobile and data subscribers nationwide.
The planned spending follows capital expenditure of N2.13tn recorded by mobile network operators, tower companies, and other industry players in 2025, reflecting continued investment in infrastructure despite persistent cost pressures, foreign exchange constraints, and changing funding patterns within the sector.
ALTON said the sustained capital deployment underscores the industry’s efforts to stabilise network performance and meet rising demand for data services, driven by increased digital adoption across banking, commerce, education, and entertainment.
