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MTN, Airtel push telecoms to 10.38% growth, N5.2 trillion GDP
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Emmanuel Azubuike , as published by Nairametrics
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This amount represents the sector's contribution to real Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter of 2026. Growth in the telecommunications sector reached 10.
Growth in the telecommunications sector reached 10.38 percent. Leading players like MTN and Airtel drove this expansion.
The sector's contribution to the economy was substantial, with a value of N5.20 trillion. This amount represents the sector's contribution to real Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter of 2026.
Further information on this development is available from the source, which reported on the sector's performance and the role of major telecommunications companies in driving growth.
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Category: News Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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