Nigerians spent ₦6.6tn on internet in one year

NCC data reveals total internet consumption hit 15.32 million terabytes between June 2025 and May 2026, with Nigerians spending an estimated ₦6.6 trillion on mobile and fixed broadband.

Data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that total internet consumption reached 15.32 million terabytes between June 2025 and May 2026. Nigerian subscribers spent an estimated ₦6.6 trillion on mobile and fixed broadband data, highlighting rapid expansion in digital economy activity.

The figures are staggering. ₦6.6 trillion spent on internet in one year. This reflects the growing importance of the digital economy in Nigeria. The consumption of 15.32 million terabytes indicates that Nigerians are increasingly relying on the internet for work, education and entertainment. The data also highlights the need for continued investment in digital infrastructure.

This echoes the 2022 internet consumption figures, which also showed significant growth. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a growing digital economy.

The winners: telecom operators, who have earned significant revenue; and the Nigerian economy, which benefits from digital activity. The losers: the Nigerian government, which must ensure that the digital infrastructure keeps pace; and the Nigerian public, who must pay for the data.

Bottom Line: Nigerians spent ₦6.6 trillion on internet in one year. The digital economy is booming. The question is whether the infrastructure will keep pace with demand.