Security Concerns Hinder Nigeria's 5G Aspirations
- Nigeria's 5G coverage remains at 3% three years post-launch, lagging behind regional peers and global trends like MENA's projected 48% adoption by 2030. - Security crises, including 300+ schoolkid kidnappings, have diverted government resources from infrastructure, delaying 5G rollout amid economic instability. - Despite 15.7% annual fintech growth, Nigeria's embedded finance sector faces innovation limits without widespread 5G to enable real-time data processing. - Contrasting South Africa's 20% online
Three years after the introduction of 5G in Nigeria, coverage remains limited to just 3% of the country—significantly trailing behind other nations in the region and hampering Nigeria’s digital transformation goals. While demand for advanced connectivity is rising across Africa—
The slow pace stands in stark contrast to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where
Authorities have yet to clarify the reasons behind the sluggish deployment, but
Security concerns have only made matters worse.
Meanwhile, South Africa—a digital frontrunner in the region—is considering
This scenario highlights a wider divide in Africa’s digital progress: while
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