As of May 2015, they are about 70 million internet users in Nigeria and 13 million active social media accounts. Lagos state reportedly boasts of the fastest internet speed in Nigeria with about 4.08Mbps (Megabits per second). Abuja comes next with an average of 3.34Mbps, and all the other states are little behind. If you think that is fast, then this article on the top 10 countries with the fastest internet connection will surprise you. The no 10 country on this list has an average internet speed of 12.1Mbps! Nigeria is no way near this at all
Top 10 countries with the fastest internet connection
10. Finland
Average Mbps: 12.1. Internet speeds have increased 33% over the last year.
9. Czech Republic
Average Mbps: 12.3. Internet speeds have increased 8.4% over the last year.
8. Ireland
Average Mbps: 12.7. Internet speeds have increased 24% over the last year.
7. Latvia
Average Mbps: 13. Internet speeds have increased 25% over the last year.
6. The Netherlands
Average Mbps: 14.2. Internet speeds have increased 15% over the last year.
5. Switzerland
Average Mbps: 14.5. Internet speeds have increased 21% over the last year.
4. Sweden
Average Mbps: 14.6. Internet speeds have increased 34% over the last year.
3. Japan
Average Mbps: 15.2. Internet speeds have increased 16% over the last year.
2. Hong Kong
Average Mbps: 16.8. Internet speeds have increased 37% over the last year.
1. South Korea
Though internet penetration in Nigeria is increasing rapidly, NCC, Ministry of Communication technology and the internet providers really need to step up the game!
