GSMA: 5G, Fibre, Digital ID Key to Nigeria’s Internet Gap

Nigeria’s efforts to close its internet access gap will depend on expanding fibre infrastructure, deploying more 5G networks and strengthening digital identity systems, according to a new GSMA report. The September 2026 report, Advancing Digital Connectivity in Africa: Charting Africa’s Path to 1 Billion Connected People by 2030 , highlights the scale of Nigeria’s connectivity challenge despite the country’s growing digital economy and expanding demand for online services.