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$820.8m invested, opportunities deferred: The hidden price of Nigeria’s slow 5G rollout
BusinessDay
Jul 1, 2026 · 12:52 WAT
Nigeria's slow next-generation mobile network rollout continues to delay key digital growth opportunities despite investments totaling 820.8 million dollars since the initial 5G spectrum auctions. The sluggish expansion remains a major bottleneck for leading telecommunications operators and the broader technology ecosystem.