Comercio Partners forecasts strong expansion for Nigeria’s telecoms sector in 2026, driven by rising data adoption, growing data consumption, and others The sector contributed about 9.2% to GDP in 2025, with MTN and Airtel maintaining dominance as internet subscriptions reached 144.8 million The firm projects 5–7% subscriber growth in 2026, supported by fibre expansion, policy initiatives and improved FX stability amid existing challenges Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy. Comercio Partners has projected a strong expansion phase for Nigeria’s telecommunications sector in 2026, signalling a clear transition from the consolidation and recovery cycle of 2025 to a period of accelerated growth. In ...