Nigeria’s Broadband Expansion Stalls at 48%, Raising Concerns Over 2025 Target
September 4, 2025 – Nigeria’s drive to deepen digital connectivity is facing setbacks as broadband penetration crawls at 48 percent, far below the 70 percent target set in the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025. The ambitious plan, launched five years ago, aimed to expand broadband coverage nationwide, bridging Nigeria’s digital divide and supporting growth in