Costly smartphones keep six in ten Nigerians offline

Six in ten Nigerians are offline because smartphones cost too much, according to a new report by GSMA, the global industry body for telecom operators. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria, mobile is the primary gateway to the internet, accounting for 84% of broadband connections in 2024. The mobile internet has become how people access healthcare, education, financial services, and commerce. Despite its significance, 130 million Nigerians were without mobile internet in 2024,...