NCC Reports 1.6 Million Terabytes of Data Usage in Nigeria

In July 2026, Nigerians consumed approximately 1.6 million terabytes of data, reflecting a significant 47% increase from the 1.13 million terabytes consumed in July 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC's Executive Vice Chairman stated that this surge in data consumption underscores the necessity for increased investment to expand telecommunications networks and improve service quality.

The rise in internet usage is attributed to various activities such as online shopping, remote work, digital education, entertainment, and social media. Despite this growth, the NCC highlighted ongoing connectivity challenges, including uneven network performance and difficulties in infrastructure deployment.

The commission is actively seeking private investment to address these gaps, particularly in underserved areas. Measures to enhance the investment environment include the 2025 telecommunications tariff adjustment and the Federal Government’s 2024 designation of telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure.

These efforts aim to improve broadband coverage and digital service access for Nigerians.