Nigeria Telecom Subscriptions Reach 192 Million After a Year of Steady Growth

Nigeria’s telecom industry continued its steady climb, reaching 192,232,120 subscriptions in June and a teledensity of 88.67 percent, according to figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission.

The June total followed 189,675,650 subscriptions and 87.50 percent teledensity in May. MTN accounted for 98,643,681 subscribers, giving it a 51.38 percent market share. Airtel followed with 66,121,645 subscribers and a 34.44 percent share. Globacom recorded 23,682,605 subscribers, while T2 had 3,538,021.

The figures show uninterrupted monthly growth over the period covered. Subscriptions rose from 169,328,686 in July 2025 to 182,225,258 in January 2026, then reached 184,603,928 in February, 185,718,018 in March and 188,009,171 in April. The total climbed again in May before reaching the June record.

Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria, attributed the trend to stable regulatory policies from the NCC and the 50 percent tariff increase approved by the federal government in January 2025. He said the higher tariffs helped operators cover operating costs and generated additional revenue for network expansion.