Globacom said it added about 1.3 million internet subscribers in May, the strongest growth among Nigeria's major telecommunications operators, according to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the company said its internet subscriber base rose from approximately 15.5 million in April, positioning it ahead of rival telcos in subscriber gains for the month.

MTN Nigeria has become the first telecommunications operator in the country to surpass 100 million subscribers, according to TechCabal. The company added more than 2.2 million subscribers in its strongest monthly growth so far this year, and its largest monthly increase since November 2024. The milestone reinforces MTN's position as Nigeria's leading mobile network operator by subscriber base, reflecting continued expansion in one of Africa's largest telecoms markets.

Nigeria's National Communications Commission (NCC) has gained veto power over significant telecom deals, a move it claims will benefit investors. The effectiveness of this new regulation will depend on the NCC's ability to approve transactions promptly, which will be crucial for major players like Airtel, MTN, and Glo.

According to the latest TCRA report, Tanzania's telecom subscriptions reached 111.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, with significant growth in mobile, internet, and mobile money services. 5G population coverage increased to 32.83%, while internet data traffic rose by 15.3% to 932 petabytes. Mobile money accounts reached 80.98 million, internet subscriptions hit 58.9 million, and smartphone penetration rose to 42.5%, indicating a strong demand for broadband and digital financial services.

MTN Nigeria has surpassed 100 million subscribers, according to TechCabal's daily newsletter. The edition also reports that Uber has reaffirmed Kenya as an important market, mining company Terra has secured a $2 million contract, and Kenya's first domiciled exchange-traded fund has received regulatory approval. The stories span telecommunications growth, ride-hailing operations, and financial market developments across Nigeria and Kenya.

Nigeria's National Identity Management Commission has issued 117.5 million National Identification Numbers but must enrol a further 62.5 million people within six months to meet a World Bank deadline, according to TechCabal. The latest World Bank assessment indicates that beyond expanding enrolment, the greater challenge lies in ensuring the identity system is accurate, trusted and useful, raising questions about whether Nigeria can convert its registration scale into a reliable national identification framework.