Juliet Jacob 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s internet consumption surged to a record 1.15 million terabytes in August 2025, the highest level so far this year, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The regulator, in a weekend statement on Saturday, described the milestone as proof of the country’s expanding digital economy, powered by streaming, financial technology, and online services.
“This steady rise in data consumption demonstrates how Nigerians are embracing digital opportunities, from remote work and e-learning to online transactions,” the NCC said.
Data usage had dipped earlier in the year, falling to 893,054.80 terabytes in February. But consumption rebounded strongly between May and August, rising consistently to peak at 1,152,347.24 terabytes last month.
Analysts say the growth reflects increasing smartphone penetration, affordable internet bundles, and a youthful population hungry for digital services. However, they warn that infrastructure gaps and high costs of broadband expansion remain barriers to sustained growth.
The NCC maintains that it is working with operators to scale infrastructure, improve service quality, and position Nigeria as Africa’s digital leader.
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