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Nigerians spent N3.33 trillion on internet data in the first quarter of 2026, consuming 4.06 million terabytes of dataThe telecommunications sector contributed N4.71 trillion, or 9.19 per cent, to Nigeria’s GDP during the periodRising data usage boosted the revenues of major telecom operators like MTN and Airtel and strengthened the sector’s role in the economy
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Nigerians spent an estimated N3.33 trillion on internet data between January and March 2026, highlighting the growing importance of digital connectivity in everyday life.
Fresh figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) show that subscribers consumed about 4.06 million terabytes of data during the first quarter of the year.
MTN, Airtel, other telcos reap big as Nigerians spend N3.33tn on data in 3 monthsSource: UGC
This represents an average usage of 28 gigabytes per subscriber, underscoring the increasing dependence on internet
