The development came as broadband penetration also rose to 56.79 percent in June, up from 56.11 percent in May, indicating continued expansion of digital connectivity across the country.
August 30, 2026
Broadband penetration climbs to 56.79%
…As internet subscriptions decline marginally to 156.86m in June
By Juliet Umeh
Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose to 192.23 million in June 2026, from 189.68 million in May, while teledensity increased to 88.67 percent, latest industry data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows.
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