Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Nigeria's internet market is set for another shake-up as the Nigerian Communications Commission grants operating licences to six new Internet Service Providers starting January 1, 2026, adding fresh momentum to an already competitive broadband space dominated by mobile networks and satellite players.



The updated NCC licensing register shows the number of authorised ISPs has climbed to 231 from 225 within a month, even as the market becomes more concentrated and customer growth remains uneven.

Five of the newly approved companies are headquartered in Lagos, while one operates from Owerri, again highlighting how broadband infrastructure and investment are clustered around major cities. The new entrants include Inte...