Nigeria’s active mobile lines hit 189.68 million in May 2026 as MTN and Airtel hold nearly 86% share
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Nigeria's NCC reported May 2026 active mobile lines rising to 189.68m and broadband penetration reaching 56.11%, alongside record 1.50m TB data usage, underscoring strong structural demand for connectivity. However, the update is primarily a domestic sector and regulatory development (including 46 new MVNO licenses) without a clear linkage to major tradable assets in the provided list, limiting near-term cross-market impact.
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Nigeria’s active mobile subscriptions rose to 189.68 million in May 2026, up 1.67 million from April, with MTN and Airtel together controlling nearly 86% of the market, according to Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data. Broadband penetration reached 56.11% over the same period. Monthly data usage set a record at 1.50 million terabytes. The NCC also approved licenses for 46 new telecom companies.
