In 2025, Nigeria’s telecommunications sector finds itself at a defining moment. Once celebrated as one of the country’s most successful liberalisation stories, the industry now sits between resilience and public discontent.
While operators are recording higher revenues and data usage continues to grow, consumers are increasingly frustrated by rising costs, inconsistent service quality and controversial billing practices. The story of Nigeria’s telecom sector in 2025 is therefore one of gains, pains, and an urgent need for a clearer path forw
