Nigeria, others earn $240b as mobile technologies support 13m jobs regionally
Mobile technologies contributed $240 billion to the African economy in 2025, supporting 13 million jobs across the region. Despite this growth, the GSMA report highlights a significant 'usage gap' where many people with network coverage remain offline due to affordability and literacy barriers.
Why it matters
Understanding the digital divide is essential for economic development policy in emerging markets, particularly in Nigeria.
Nigeria, others earn $240b as mobile technologies support 13m jobs regionally
The article relies on industry data from the GSMA to provide an economic overview.
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