By Mercy Peter
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry contributed 8.3% to the country’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025.
It marks a 8.1% increase when compared to 2024, according to the latest GDP report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The sector also recorded increased data consumption, broadband access, aggressive infrastructure investment, making it one of Nigeria’s most strategic economic drivers.
Experts believe that with a sustained tempo in infrastructure rollout and broadband expansion, telecoms’ share of GDP could rise further in 2026.
According to NBS, Telecoms recorded its highest quarterly contribution in Q2 2025, accounting for 9.2% of GDP (₦4.7 trillion) Followed by Q1: 8.5% (₦4.2 trillion), Q4: 8.1% and Q3: 7.7%.
In monetary terms, the sector contributed ₦18.5 trillion in 2025 to the economy compared to ₦17.2 trillion in 2024, making it the backbone of Nigeria’s Information and Communication sector.
In 2025, the ICT sector contributed 10.1% of GDP (₦22.3 trillion) out of this, the Telecoms sector contributed 81.5% (₦18.5 trillion), Broadcasting: 10.2% (₦2.3 trillion); Motion Pictures, Sound & Recording: 6.7% (₦1.5 trillion) and Publishing: 1.6% (₦36.9 billion)
However, telecoms’ share within ICT slightly declined from 82.3% in 2024 to 81.5% in 2025, suggesting marginal diversification across the sector.
