Nigeria Telecom Subscribers Hit 195 Million as MTN Crosses 100 Million

Nigeria · TECHNOLOGY

Key Facts

—What happened Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions reached 195,108,814 in July 2026, according to Nigerian Communications Commission data reported on 11 September 2026.

—The milestone MTN Nigeria became the first operator in the country to cross 100 million subscribers, reaching 100,859,578 active lines in July 2026.

—The market MTN held 51.76 percent of subscriptions, while Airtel had 66,760,297 lines, or 34.26 percent, making the two operators roughly 86 percent of the market.