Lagos, Ogun and Kano states have emerged as Nigeria’s leading digital hubs, recording the highest number of active internet subscriptions across the country as internet penetration continues to expand nationwide.
Latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission and the National Bureau of Statistics showed that Nigeria’s active internet subscriptions climbed beyond 144 million, highlighting sustained growth in digital connectivity, mobile broadband adoption and online engagement.
Lagos retained its position as the country’s largest internet market with 18.9 million active users, far ahead of other states. Ogun followed with 9.5 million subscriptions, while Kano recorded 9 million users to rank third nationwide.
Oyo State placed fourth with 8.4 million internet subscriptions, ahead of Kaduna with 7.4 million users. The Federal Capital Territory recorded 5.8 million active subscriptions, while Rivers State posted 5.6 million users. Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that Adamawa ranked eighth with 5.4 million subscriptions, followed by Katsina with 4.6 million and Delta State with 4.4 million active internet users.
Industry analysts said the figures reflect the growing role of digital services in Nigeria’s economy, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, fintech expansion, e-commerce adoption and rising demand for online communication services.
The latest subscription distribution also underscores the widening concentration of internet activity in major commercial and urban centres, particularly in states with stronger telecom infrastructure, business activity and population density.
Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have continued to call for increased investment in broadband infrastructure to improve internet access in underserved communities and accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy targets.
