Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75%, reshaping digital economy

Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75%, reshaping digital economy

Nigeria is rapidly becoming a mobile-first economy as smartphone penetration rises to 75 percent from 64 percent in 2023, accelerating read more Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75%, reshaping digital economy

Digital shift: Smartphone ownership climbs to 75% in Nigeria

Active mobile internet subscriptions rose from 154.3 million in April 2026 to 157 million in May 2026, while data consumption reached a record 1.5 million terabytes in May.

Nigeria’s Smartphone Penetration Rises To 75% In 2025, KPMG Report Finds

Nigeria’s smartphone penetration rose to 75 per cent in 2025, strengthening the country’s shift towards a mobile-first digital economy and creating new opportunities across fintech, social media, digital entertainment and emerging artificial intelligence services. The latest figure was highlighted in a KPMG Africa report on Nigeria’s smartphone market, which points to continued expansion in the […]

Nigeria’s smartphone ownership rises to 75% as digital use expands – Report

Nigeria’s smartphone ownership has risen to 75% as mobile devices become increasingly central to how Nigerians access digital services.