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Data becomes N3.67tn economy in Nigeria as consumption jumps 43% in H1 2026
BusinessDay
Aug 30, 2026 · 10:59 WAT
Nigerians consumed an estimated N3.67 trillion worth of internet data in the first half of 2026, representing a 43 percent increase. The expansion highlights the growing scale of Nigeria’s data economy and is relevant to listed telecommunications operators serving the country’s internet users.