Abdulauf Adamu, has explained why many Nigerians feel they are paying more for mobile data that finishes quickly. “There is also a lack of widespread Wi-Fi offloading, meaning every byte of internet usage is consumed directly from mobile data plans,” he added. “Both data costs and data usage in Nigeria have increased,” he said. Looking ahead, he warned that pressure on data networks will continue to grow. Despite these challenges, he argued that telecom companies still have the capacity to operate without transferring the burden to consumers.