As of 2022, the number of individuals who registered a mobile sim with network operators in Nigeria amounted to over 301 million. MTN counted the largest subscription base, with more than 123 million subscribers, followed by GLO and Airtel.
Number of registered mobile sim based subscribers in Nigeria in 2022, by network operator
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NCC (Nigeria). (July 18, 2023). Number of registered mobile sim based subscribers in Nigeria in 2022, by network operator [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328774/registered-mobile-sim-subscribers-by-operator-in-nigeria/
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