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Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Nigeria’s internet infrastructure relies on a combination of undersea fiber-optic cables, terrestrial networks, and a handful of dominant service providers. Multiple international submarine cables land in Nigeria, connecting it to global internet hubs. Key cables include: These undersea cables terminate in Lagos and other coastal landing stations, feeding into national fiber backbones. A number of companies have deployed fiber-optic networks crisscrossing the country, including Phase3 Telecom, MainOne, Globacom, Suburban Telecom, and MTN​ Ecoi. Internet exchange points (IXPs) in at least five regions help route domestic traffic locally​ Ecoi, improving speed and reducing costs. Nigeria’s internet
3 Março 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Nigeria (25 December 2025): Supermarkets, Malls, Pharmacies and Where to Buy Last‑Minute Essentials

Christmas Day is a public holiday in Nigeria, but life doesn’t fully shut down. Families still need last‑minute groceries for lunch, cold drinks, baby items, pain relief, fuel for the generator, or a quick stop for gifts. And in big cities—from Lagos to Abuja to Port Harcourt—many shoppers are still out today. The catch: opening hours can change fast on Christmas Day, and some outlets may open late, close early, or operate only selected branches. Here’s what’s open (and how to confirm before you step out), based on announcements and reporting from 24–25 December 2025. Why Nigerians are still shopping today
25 Dezembro 2025
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Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (SHEL) News Today, 17 Dec 2025: Kaikias Waterflood Greenlight, Schwedt Refinery Exit Talks, Buybacks Continue, and Nigeria Gas Expansion

Shell Plc (NYSE: SHEL) is in focus on 17 December 2025 after approving a Gulf of Mexico waterflood project, restarting efforts to sell its Schwedt refinery stake in Germany, continuing its $3.5bn buyback, expanding gas distribution in Nigeria, and appearing to step back from a key voluntary shipping decarbonisation framework. Shell Plc (NYSE: SHEL) is navigating a packed news cycle heading into mid-December, with fresh updates spanning upstream investment, European asset reshaping, shareholder returns, and gas-market growth in Nigeria. The combined headlines offer a clear snapshot of how CEO Wael Sawan’s Shell is trying to do two things at once:
17 Dezembro 2025
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Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

CAPE TOWN, Jan 24, 2026, 02:51 SAST Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has given the green light to investment-linked incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project, following talks with CEO Wael Sawan. Sawan indicated a final investment decision could come by 2027, with projected capital and operating costs around $20 billion. Shell is also eyeing Nigeria’s exploration licence round. Tinubu emphasized these incentives aren’t “blanket concessions” but tied to fresh capital and output. Shell highlighted recent investments in Bonga North and a gas project supplying Nigeria LNG; Exxon Mobil is another Bonga partner. (Reuters) Timing is crucial. After years
24 Janeiro 2026
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Nigeria bank transfer tax fears: Oyedele says no automatic debits under new laws

Nigeria bank transfer tax fears: Oyedele says no automatic debits under new laws

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 05:31 ET Nigeria’s presidential tax reform committee chair Taiwo Oyedele said tax authorities will not automatically debit bank accounts under the country’s new tax laws, pushing back against claims linked to bank transfers. “Nobody will debit your bank account,” Oyedele said in a Channels Television interview. TheCable The comments land as the government begins rolling out a tax overhaul in 2026 and as Nigerians swap warnings online about transfer “narrations” — the short text attached to a bank transfer. Oyedele said false claims about automatic debits have distorted the debate, urging people to focus on
2 Janeiro 2026
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Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

Shell share price heads into new week as Nigeria’s $20B Bonga push and Argentina sale talk collide

London, Jan 24, 2026, 21:38 GMT — Markets have closed. Shell (SHEL.L) closed Friday at 2,687.5 pence, gaining 0.5%, after Nigeria announced investment-linked incentives for the company’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project. President Bola Tinubu clarified these were “not blanket concessions” and pressed Shell to make a final investment decision — the formal board approval to proceed — within his term. CEO Wael Sawan said he aims to reach that decision in 2027 on what he called a roughly $20 billion project, backed by partners Exxon Mobil and Eni. (MarketScreener) This is crucial now as Shell faces a packed
24 Janeiro 2026
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Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Nigeria clears Kuiper permits and AWS pushes Europe “sovereign cloud”

Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Nigeria clears Kuiper permits and AWS pushes Europe “sovereign cloud”

New York, January 16, 2026, 16:16 ET — After-hours Amazon.com shares ticked up 0.4% in after-hours trading Friday, closing at $239.07. The move followed Nigeria’s approval of satellite permits for Amazon’s Kuiper Systems, opening a fresh market for its space-based broadband effort. Nigeria’s regulator granted Kuiper a seven-year licence to operate Ka-band services — the high-frequency spectrum essential for satellite broadband — covering February 2026 through February 2033. (Reuters) The shift comes as investors scramble to figure out Amazon’s next growth driver beyond e-commerce. The stock now reflects two major wagers that require significant upfront investment: AWS’s AI workload capacity
16 Janeiro 2026
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Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:03 GMT — Regular session Shell shares (SHEL.L) edged up roughly 0.3%, hitting 2,683 pence by 0803 GMT Friday, just above Thursday’s close of 2,674 pence as London trading kicked off. (google.com) The early gain reflects investors grappling with mixed signals: Nigeria is pushing Shell toward a major new offshore project, but a separate report suggests the company could scale back its shale operations in Argentina. Shares dropped 2.2% on Thursday, underperforming the stronger FTSE 100. (MarketWatch) These developments come at a tricky time for the sector. Oil prices are bouncing unpredictably due to geopolitics and
23 Janeiro 2026
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Shell Plc stock price: Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga push and buybacks set up Shell shares for a busy week

Shell Plc stock price: Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga push and buybacks set up Shell shares for a busy week

London, January 25, 2026, 08:05 GMT — Market closed Shell Plc shares (SHEL.L) closed Friday at 2,687.5 pence, up roughly 0.5%, after swinging between 2,678 and 2,722 during the session. Nigeria greenlit “investment-linked” incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project. Meanwhile, Shell’s chief pointed to a possible $20 billion investment alongside partners Exxon Mobil and ENI. (Reuters) Markets are closed for the weekend, but come Monday, traders will be wrestling with the usual trio: crude prices, cash returns, and just how much fresh long-cycle investment the oil giants can pitch without unsettling investors. Shell faces a tricky yet
25 Janeiro 2026
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Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 19:42 (GMT) — Market has closed. Shell is considering selling its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, having approached potential buyers recently, sources familiar with the discussions revealed. This move could bring in billions of dollars. The company declined to comment. Shell entered the play in 2012 and currently operates four licence blocks, along with stakes in three others run by state oil firm YPF. Andy McConn, director at Enverus Intelligence Research, noted the assets can break even at Brent prices below $50, adding their “economics and scale screen favorably versus other global shale assets.” (Reuters)
25 Janeiro 2026
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Acesso à Internet na Nigéria: Uma Visão Abrangente

Acesso à Internet na Nigéria: Uma Visão Abrangente

Os cabos submarinos que conectam a Nigéria incluem SAT-3/WASC, WACS, MainOne, Glo-1, ACE e Equiano, com desembarque em Lagos e outras estações costeiras. Existem Pontos de Intercâmbio de Internet (IXPs) em pelo menos cinco regiões, permitindo rotear o tráfego doméstico localmente. O mercado móvel domina o acesso à internet, com MTN (~37%), Airtel (~29%), Globacom/Glo (~28%) e 9mobile (~5%). Até 2024 havia mais de 205 milhões de assinaturas móveis ativas, equivalentes a cerca de 91% da população. A NDPR entrou em vigor em 2019 para proteção de dados, acompanhada pela Política Nacional de Economia Digital (2020–2030). As redes 5G começaram
3 Março 2025
Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink is available in over 100 countries as of mid-2025, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and parts of South America. As of late 2024, Starlink had surpassed 4 million subscribers. Starlink offers five service types: Residential, Roam, Business (Priority), Maritime, and Aviation. Typical speeds range from about 50 Mbps to 150+ Mbps, with most users above 100 Mbps under good conditions, and latency around 20–50 ms. Monthly pricing ranges from about $90–$120 in well-connected markets, with discounts to roughly $30–$50 in developing regions. The United States was the first to receive Starlink, with public beta in mid-2020 and
2 Junho 2025
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