Number of telecom towers in Nigeria 2021, by leading states
Lagos had the highest number of telecom towers in Nigeria as of 2021, amounting to nearly *****. Ogun and Rivers followed, each with slightly over ***** towers. In contrast, the state of Zamfara registered the lowest count of telecommunication towers in the country. Overall, there were more than ******towers in the country as of 2022, most of which were provided by IHS Limited and Globacom Limited.
Several mobile telecommunication providers operate in Nigeria
MTN has the largest market share among mobile telecommunication operators in Nigeria, referring to about ** percent as of March 2024. Globacom and Airtel are also competitive markets, with shares closer to each other. In 2023, the number of MTN mobile network subscribers in Nigeria was close to ** million, generally higher than those of Airtel and Globacom. Subsequently, Nigeria's telecommunications industry makes a notable contribution to the nation's GDP.
Network operators assure digital connectivity with fiber optics
On-land and submarine fiber optics are popular in Nigeria. The length of the former exceeded ****** kilometers, while that of the latter reached some ****** kilometers. The country's network operators ensure optical fiber installations. For instance, in 2022, MTN had around ****** kilometers and ****** kilometers of submarine and on-land fiber optics, respectively. By comparison, the length of submarine and on-land fiber optics achieved by Glo Nigeria amounted to approximately ***** kilometers and ****** kilometers, respectively. Overall, the nation's fiber-to-home subscriptions have increased over the last couple of years.
