Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The amount spent on the internet in 2024 climbed by 34.26 percent to N2.81 trillion from N2.09 trillion in 2023 due to record streaming activity on Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released data showing that overall internet usage increased from 7,272,020.24 terabytes (7,272,020,240 GB) in 2023 to an all-time high of 9,763,595.18 terabytes (9,763,595,180 gigabytes).

An analysis by THE NEWS CHRONICLES shows that the average cost of 1GB is N287.5. The average cost in 2024 was N287.5, with 1GB on Airtel costing N350, N200 on MTN, N300 on Glo, and N300 on 9mobile.

Many were forced to work, learn, and socialize online due to lockdowns and social separation during th...