NBS revealed through its database recently that the number of internet subscribers stood at 163.8 million as of December 2023.
It added that as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, data on internet usage across the country reveals fascinating insights into which states are leading in digital connectivity.
This figure means that internet users in the country have witnessed significant growth as more citizens gained access to the internet despite the high cost of living occasioned by the removal of subsidy and floating of naira, among others.
Last year, it was reported that internet users were about 154.8 million, a 1.35 per cent compared to the previous year (2021) which stood at 141.9 million.
The bureau said the upward movement marked a 9.07 per cent growth in internet subscribers for the sector in the period reviewed.
“On a quarter-on-quarter basis, this grew by 1.35 per cent,” NBS added.
For Q4 2023, based on the NBS data, here are the top 10 States with the highest number of internet users in Nigeria:
1. Lagos with 18.9 million internet users.
2. Ogun with 9.5 million internet users
3. Kano with 9 million internet users
4. Oyo with 8.4 million internet users
5. Kaduna with 7.4 million internet users
6. FCT with 5.8 million internet users
7. Rivers with 5.6 million internet users
8. Adamawa with 5.4 million internet users
9. Katsina with 4.6 million internet users
10. Delta with 4.4 million internet users
