Recent report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed a rise in Nigeria’s internet penetration to 48.15 per cent in April 2025. The rise was from 47.73 per cent recorded in March 2025.
According to NCC, the development comes as the country’s telecommunications industry struggles with a multiple and complex business environment.
The National Broadband Plan (NBP 2020–2025) set an ambitious goal of achieving 70% broadband penetration by the end of 2025. A gradual rise began since last October when penetration rose to 42.24 per cent.
According to NCC data, in November, it climbed to 43.16 per cent, reaching 44.43 per cent in December 2024,
In January this year, the Commission recorded a further rise as more Nigerians took an interest in connection with the internet, with penetration reaching 45.61 per cent.
A further rise was seen again in February to 46.58 per cent, before ascending to 47.73 per cent in March, and 48.15 per cent- the highest rise so far since the 41.56 per cent drop last September.