Nigerians spent ₦1.7 trillion on MTN data services in the first half of 2026, up 38.3% from ₦1.23 trillion in the same period last year, according to MTN Nigeria's unaudited financial statements for the six months ended June 30, filed with the Nigerian Exchange on Thursday. Data revenue now accounts for about 56.8% of MTN Nigeria's total revenue and contributed roughly 76.7% of the company's overall revenue growth during the period. Nairametrics

MTN added 4.9 million new subscribers over the six months, lifting its customer base to 92.2 million, while active data users rose by 2.5 million to 55.7 million. Businessday NG Average data consumption per subscriber climbed to 14.8GB a month, up 15.2% year-on-year — a sign of Nigerians' growing reliance on mobile internet even amid tough economic conditions. Technext

Overall, MTN Nigeria's revenue rose 25.9% to ₦2.99 trillion for the half-year, from ₦2.38 trillion a year earlier. Businessday NG Profit after tax jumped 70.6% to ₦707.5 billion, while profit before tax hit a record ₦1.09 trillion, up 75.4% year-on-year — the company's strongest half-year performance to date, driven by strong data demand, improved operating efficiency and lower borrowing costs. Nairametrics The board approved an interim dividend of ₦26 per share, payable September 7, to shareholders on the register as of August 20. Nairametrics

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola said the company delivered a strong first-half performance with sustained commercial momentum, improved profitability and robust cash generation, adding that demand for its services remained resilient despite macroeconomic headwinds. Businessday NG Not every segment fared as well: fintech revenue fell 7.2% to ₦77.17 billion, with a particularly sharp 72.4% quarterly drop in Q2. Technext