Three Years After Adoption, NCC Reports Sluggish Growth Of 1.11% In 5G Penetration

Fifth-generation (5G) network penetration in Nigeria has witnessed sluggish growth since the issuance of licences to three network service providers in 2021 and 2022.

The industry report released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveals that 5G penetration grew from 0.12 per cent in May 2023 to 1.11 per cent in January 2024.