Mobile subscriptions have risen by 4.61 million to hit 226.84 million in 2022, according to new industry statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission.
According to the Chief Operating Officer, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Ajibola Olude, the growth of mobile subscriptions can be tied to the increasing reliance on the Internet by individuals., he said, “A lot of things are connected to the Internet, and they need SIMs. Asides from that, at the Federal and State level, there is serious awareness of the need to adopt ICT.
The growth of broadband penetration is increasing the usage of digital technologies. This growth is set to drive broadband penetration beyond the Federal Government’s 50 per cent target for 2023.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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