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MTN Nigeria Records 51.1 Million Data Subscribers

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:19:22 +0000

MTN Nigeria has announced that its data subscriber base has reached 51.1 million users, reflecting a significant increase in internet adoption and digital connectivity across the country. The telecommunications giant said the growth underscores the rising demand for mobile data services, driven by increased smartphone penetration, digital services, and remote work and learning trends. According [...]

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Telecom Subscribers Hit 173 Million — NCC

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:49:23 +0000

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has recorded a significant milestone as the number of active mobile subscribers reached 173 million as of September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The figure reflects sustained growth in mobile connectivity, broadband adoption, and digital inclusion across the country despite economic challenges and operational [...]

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Federal Government Drops 5% Telecom Levy, Subscribers Welcome Relief

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:23:16 +0000

The Federal Government has officially scrapped the planned 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services, offering much-needed relief to millions of phone and internet users across Nigeria. The decision, which follows months of consultations and pushback from industry stakeholders, has been widely welcomed by consumers, service providers, and advocacy groups who feared that the tax [...]

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NIMC insists systems are functional amid growing SIM swap complaints from subscribers

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:30:29 +0000

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has denied claims of system downtime despite growing complaints from mobile subscribers facing persistent delays in completing SIM swap, registration, and related services. The development has sparked confusion and frustration among users and telecom operators, with many pointing fingers at NIMC’s identity verification platform as the cause of service [...]

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Netflix adds 8 million new paid subscribers in Q2 2024, records $9.5 billion in revenue

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:38:43 +0000

Netflix, a popular streaming platform, has added 8.05 million new paid subscribers in the second quarter of 2024. The company surpasses projected estimates of 5.2 million by 54%. This increase brings Netflix’s global subscriber base to 277.65 million, reinforcing its dominance in the streaming market. Although considerably lower than the 9.33 million recorded in Q1, 2024, [...]

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We Have Over 100 Million Telephone Subscribers In Nigeria – Fashola

David Folami — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 11:07:24 +0000

Babatunde Fashola has said the Federal Government had concluded plans to involve more Nigerians in meter manufacturing. “The core business of DISCOs is to transport energy; their business is not to supply meters. “The government will address metering more vigorously this year with regulations which will open up business in metering to more investors. “This [...]

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Chris Brown Hits 10million Subscribers On YouTube

David Folami — Wed, 17 May 2017 21:40:55 +0000

Music star Chris Brown has hit a total of 10 million followers on YouTube. The ‘Privacy’ singer was awarded a Diamond Play Button as he recently attained 10 million followers on his YouTube channel. The Diamond Play Button is the highest award on YouTube and it is given to a YouTuber that surpasses the 10 [...]

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Nigeria’s Internet Users Increase To 97.21million – NCC

Wale Adebayo — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:07:55 +0000

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Sunday, said the number of internet users on Nigeria’s telecoms networks has hit 97.21 million, up from the 95.37 million recorded in August. This was contained in the commission’s Monthly Internet Subscriber Data for September, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Internet users on both Global System [...]

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