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  • 222.5m Nigerians use telephones – NBS

    222.5m Nigerians use telephones – NBS

    There were 222.6 million telephone subscribers in Nigeria as of the end of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.

    The 2022 figure showed an increase of 27.1 million subscribers over the 195.5 million subscribers recorded at the end of 2021.

    The NBS stated the figures in its Telecoms Data: Active Voice and Internet per State, Porting and Tariff Information report for the last quarter of 2022, released in Abuja on Monday.

    The report showed that the figure for the last quarter of 2022 represented a 13.87 per cent rise in voice subscriptions on a year-on-year basis.

    On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the report showed growth stood at 4.89 per cent.

    The NBS also recorded a total of 154.9 million active internet subscribers at the end of 2022 compared to 142 million recoded at the end of 2021.

    “This represents a 9.07 per cent increase in active internet subscriptions year-on-year, while on a quarter-on-quarter basis, internet subscription grew by 1.35 per cent,’’ it stated.

    On state-by-state analysis, the report showed that Lagos State had the highest number of active telephone users in 2022 at 26.5 million, followed by Ogun with 13 million users.

    Kano State came third with 12.4 million telephone users.

    The report showed that Bayelsa had the least number of telephone users at 1.6 million subscribers, followed by Ebonyi and Ekiti with 1.9 million users and two million users, respectively.

    It also showed that Lagos State had the highest number of internet users at 18.7 million subscribers, followed by Ogun with 9.2 million subscribers and Kano State with 8.5 million subscribers.

    “On the other hand, Bayelsa recorded the least number of 1.1 million internet users, followed by Ebonyi and Ekiti with 1.3 million and 1.5 million subscribers, respectively,’’ it stated.

    The NBS report showed that majority of telephone users in Nigeria in 2022 were MTN subscribers.

  • Telephone users hit 197.5 million, internet 143.7 million- Prof Danbatta reveals

    Telephone users hit 197.5 million, internet 143.7 million- Prof Danbatta reveals

    The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof Umar Danbatta, has said active telephone users hit 197.5 million, internet 143.7 million.

     

    He made this disclosure at the ongoing 33rd Enugu International Trade Fair in Enugu.

     

    Prof Danbatta also noted that subscribers to Internet are exceeding 143.7 million.

     

    Dantatta added that broadband penetration stood at 41.61per cent.

     

    The executive vice chairman, who was represented by the Enugu Zonal Controller, Ogbonnaya Ugama, said: “In this new environment, the competitiveness of Nigeria and ability to open up the business environment to more global opportunities, depends on the ability of local players to leverage new technologies in their businesses”.

     

    He restated the commission’s commitment to protecting and empowering consumers from unfair practices by service providers irrespective of their class.

  • Internet users in Nigeria hit 108.5m in Nov. — NCC

    Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to 108.5 million in
    November, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.

    The NCC made this known on Friday in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for December posted on its website.

    According to the data, Airtel, MTN and Globacom gained more internet subscribers during the month under review, while 9mobile remained on the same figure as in October.

    The data also showed that overall internet users increased to 108,457.051 October from the 107,106,975 in August,
    showing an increase of 1,350,076 new subscribers.

    The breakdown revealed that MTN gained more with 707,023 new internet users in November, increasing its
    subscription to 41,678,804 as against October.

    It said that Airtel gained 438,560 new users, increasing its subscription in November to 28,958,253 compared
    to 28,519,693 in October.

    Globacom gained 204,493 new internet users, increasing its subscription in October to 27,761,281 from 27, 556,788
    recorded in October.

    It further showed that 9mobile recorded 10,058,713 internet users in October, same as in November.

     

  • Internet users in Nigeria hit 106m in September

    Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to 106 million in September, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.
    The NCC made this known on Friday in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for September posted on its website.
    According to the data, Airtel, MTN and Globacom gained more internet subscribers during the month under review, while 9mobile was the biggest loser.
    The data also showed that overall internet users increased to 105,980, 062 in September from the 104,628,342 in August showing an increase of 1, 351,720.
    The breakdown revealed that MTN gained the more with 1,010, 264 new internet users in September increasing its subscription to 40,469,906 as against 39, 459,642 in August.
    It said that Airtel gained 417,171 new users increasing its subscription in September to 27, 925,411 compared to 27,508,240 in August.
    Globacom gained 14,840 new internet users, increasing its subscription in September to 27,433,607 from 27, 418,767 recorded in August.
    It further showed that 9mobile, lost 90,555 internet users in September decreasing its subscription to 10,151,138 as against 10, 241,693 recorded in August.
     

  • NCC says Internet users reaches 103m in May

    NCC says Internet users reaches 103m in May

    Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday described the growth of the internet as enormous with the number of users reaching 103 million in May.

    Danbatta, who was represented by Mr Haru Alhassan, the Director, New Media and Information Security of NCC, said this in Abuja at the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) 2018.

    The forum’s theme is: “Internet: An Enabler for Good Governance’’.

    He said that this was an impressive growth from 28 million internet users recorded in 2012.

    “This evolution shows the importance of harnessing the benefit of internet for good governance.

    “This figure of the internet subscribers’ data highlights the importance and the value of internet,’’ he said

    Danbatta said that the commission would also license three additional Infrastructure Company (INFRACOs), bringing the number to seven to boost broadband penetration in the country.

    He said the three INFRACOs were awaiting approval as the commission had earlier licensed two infrastructure companies earlier in the year to lay the foundation for internet penetration and increased broadband services.

    The two INFRACOs are Zinox Technology Ltd. for Southeast and Brinks Integrated Solutions Ltd. for Northeast.

    “The licenses are based on NCC open licensed model which is in line with the National Broadband plan 2013 to 2018,’’ he said.

    Over a year ago, Mainone Cable company had been licensed to provide services in Lagos, while HIS got its license to cover the North Central Geopolitical Zone including Abuja.

    “This event is very important in bringing various stakeholders to discuss issues of internet governance, ‘’ Danbatta said.

    Prof. Muhammad Mainnima, the Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University Keffi said the theme of forum was apt and worthy of participation as Nigeria was approaching the 2019 general elections.

    Mainnima, represented by Prof. Grace Pennap, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university said Information Communication Technology (ICT) would have significant role to play in the elections.

    “While we agree that internet can promote good governance, it is important to think of how to make Nigeria cyberspace safe and secured.

    “Therefore, it is my sincere hope that this year’s conference will add value positively to the narratives of good governance powered by the internet,’’ he said.

    Earlier, Mrs Mary Uduma, the Chair, NIGF Multi-Stakeholders Advisory Group said NIGF was the local initiative of the UN Internet Governance that was agreed on by the world in 2005.

    According to Uduma, NGIF is a stakeholders platform that discuss public policy issues pertaining to internet such as internet security, good governance.

    “We have brought internet experts to dissect this along the line of global discussion in areas of access inclusiveness and diversity, cyber security and trust.

     

  • Internet users in Nigeria hit 91m – NCC

    Internet users in Nigeria hit 91m – NCC

    Internet users in Nigeria has hit 91 million, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC).

    The NCC said internet users increased from 90,124,428 in April to 91,565,010 in May, an increase of 1,440,582.

    The telecommunications industry regulator made the disclosure in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

    The data indicates that internet users on both Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks increased from 90,154,737 in April to 91,565,319 in May.

    It said that out of the 91,595,319 internet users in May, 91,565,010 were on GSM networks, while 30,309 users were on CDMA networks.

    Also, the GSM service providers gained 1,440,582 internet customers after recording 91,565,010 users in May, as against 90,124,428 it recorded in April.

    The CDMA operators had retained 30,309 internet subscribers in May as recorded in April.

    The data also shows that MTN had 31,406,441 subscribers browsing the internet on its network in the month under review and also recorded an increase of 600,464 internet subscribers in May after recording 30,805,977 in April.

    According to the NCC, Globacom has 27,402,484 customers surfing the net on its network in May, revealing an increase of 211,713 users from the 27,190,771 that surfed the internet on the network in April.

    Airtel had 19,912,661 internet users in May, showing an increase of 504,811 customers from 19,407,850 recorded in April.

    The data also showed that Etisalat had 12,843,424 customers who browsed the internet in May, an increase of 123,594 users from the 12,719,830 users recorded in April.

    CDMA operators, Multi-Links and Visafone had a total of 30,309 internet users on their networks in May, maintaining the same record of April.

    Visafone has 30,305 customers surfing the internet in May, while Multi-Links has only four internet users.

    The increase in the use of the internet in May is in anticipation of the country’s broadband target of 30 per cent penetration by 2018.

  • Internet users decline by 536,346 subscribers in December

    Internet users decline by 536,346 subscribers in December

    The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC says the number of internet subscribers in Nigeria’s telecommunications networks drifted to 91,910,341 in December 2016.

    The telecommunications industry umpire made the disclosure in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for November, obtained by newsmen on Monday in Lagos.

    The data indicated that internet users on both Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks dropped by 536,346 in December as against 92,446,687 users recorded in November.

    It showed that out of the 91,910,341 internet users in December, 91,880,032 were on GSM networks, while 30,309 users were on CDMA networks.

    Also, the GSM service providers lost 536,346 internet customers after recording 91,880,032 users in December as against 92,416,378 it recorded in November.

    The CDMA operators had retained 30,309 internet subscribers in December as recorded in November 2016.

    The data revealed that MTN had 31,753,369 subscribers browsing the internet on its network in the month under review.

    It explained that MTN recorded a drop 264,410 of internet subscribers in December after recording 32,017,779 in November.

    According to the data, Globacom has 27,010,178 customers surfing the net on its network in December, revealing a decline of 112,714 users, from the 27,122,892 that surfed the internet on the network in November.

    Airtel had 19,363,545 internet users in December, adding 219,845 customers to its November record of 19,143,700.

    The data also showed that Etisalat had 13,752,940 customers who browsed the internet in December revealing a decrease of 379,067 users against the 14,132,007 users recorded in November.

    The NCC data revealed that the CDMA operators, Multi-Links and Visafone, had a joint total of 30,309 internet users on their networks in December, maintaining the same record of November.

    According to the data, Visafone has 30,305 customers surfing the internet in December, while Multi-Links has just four internet users.

    The decrease in the use of the internet in December showed that service providers had a great job of ensuring that more Nigerians embrace data as the next revolution.

     

    NAN

  • Numbers of Nigeria’s Internet users continue to drop

    ImageFile: Numbers of Nigeria’s Internet users continue to dropThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said Internet users on Nigeria’s telecommunications networks declined to 92,446,687 in November 2016, continuing the downward roll of October 2016.

    The telecommunications industry regulator made the disclosure in its latest Monthly Internet Subscribers Data released on Thursday.

    Since NCC authorized telecoms service providers to hike the price of data, which it has since made u-turn on, the number of Internet users have continued to dwindle.

    Also read: NCC orders GSM service providers to hike data tariff and NCC makes u-turn on data tariff increase

    In October, NCC reported that Internet users on both Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks decreased by 391,679 in respect to September figures.

    While the telecoms regulator reported recently that active telecoms subscribers is on the increase(http://thenewsguru.ng/ncc-reports-active-telecom-subscribers-increase/), the result is yet to reflect on the numbers of Internet users.

    The recent figures released by NCC indicates that Internet users on both Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks reduced by 759,683.

    Out of the 92.4 million Internet users in November, only 30,309 users were on CDMA networks, the same number recorded in October. The rest were hooked to the GSM networks.

    The data revealed that MTN had 32,017,779 subscribers, a decrease of 447,000, compared with the 32,464,779 subscribers in October.

    Globacom has 27,122,892 customers on its network in November, revealing a decrease of 62,660 users, from the 27,185,552 in October.

    Unlike Glo and MTN, Airtel gained 311,462 customers to balloon to 19,143,700 Internet users in November. The telecom firm’s October record was 18,832,238.

    Etisalat lost far more customers than other networks, recording 14,132,007 customers who browsed the Internet in November. The figure was 561,485 lower compared to the 14,693,492 users it had in October.

    The NCC data revealed that of the CDMA operators, Visafone is king, commanding 30,305 users, the same as in October.

    Multi-Links has just four Internet users; the same figures recorded for the firm in October.

    Meanwhile, stakeholders have decried the fact that despite IT boom, over 90% of Africans have no access to Internet.

  • Despite IT boom, over 90% of Africans have no Internet access

    While Internet services have been quite phenomenal in the rest of the world, access to the Internet remains very low in Africa, especially in rural communities, according to the Internet World Stats for Africa 2016.

    According to the Internet World Stats, only 9.3% of people across the African continent have direct access to the Internet, and analysts, stressing that the Internet is one of the most important enablers of social development and education, have decried this “backwardness”.

    Dayn Amade, Founder and CEO of Kamaleon, a Mozambican technology startup saddled with the responsibility of helping to solve problems relating to lack of access to much-needed health education and counselling platforms in Africa, has said, “A few years ago anyone who could not read and write was considered illiterate, but today this concept goes further, encompassing people who do not know how to use information and communication technologies”.

    Dayn Amade stressed that “In today’s digital world, bringing Internet access to rural communities is a tremendous step in the right direction of social development and education”.

    Calling on the leadership of African nations and major stakeholders in the industry to develop innovative and engaging ways of promoting digital literacy, and Internet access to Africans, the Kamaleon said, “I believe technology and digital literacy can contribute to greater effectiveness of civic education campaigns in various communities”.