Nigeria hits Internet milestone as IXPN surpasses 1 terabit per second in local traffic 

Announcing this in Lagos on Tuesday, the CEO of IXPN, Mr. Muhammed Rudman, said the milestone represents Nigeria’s digital maturity and its united strides towards becoming a tech-driven nation.

According to him, by keeping local internet traffic within Nigeria, the country has reduced costs, improved speeds, and ensured its digital economy thrives with homegrown infrastructure.

According to Rudman, hitting 1 Tbps means faster internet, lower costs, and more reliable digital services for everyone, from students on Zoom to businesses running fintech platforms.

In practical terms, this means:

“For Nigeria, hitting this milestone means reducing reliance on international bandwidth, decreasing latency for local services, and strengthening our position as Africa’s digital heartbeat.  

“This milestone is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a faster, more connected Nigeria,” Rudman said.

The IXPN boss added that the accomplishment goes beyond technical advancements as it has significant economic implications.

According to him, by encouraging local traffic exchange, IXPN reduces dependency on international bandwidth.

Rudman also disclosed that surveys conducted among IXPN members over the years have shown a growing percentage of local internet traffic in Nigeria.

According to him, a recent report indicates that some connected members can localize or domesticate up to 70% of their internet traffic through IXPN.

Also speaking on the milestone, IXPN Marketing Manager, Raphael Iloka, said:

 “As more content providers, ISPs, banks, and public institutions localize their traffic through the IXP, end users benefit directly. We’re not just routing data, we’re building the foundation for Nigeria’s digital economy.” 

He added that 1 Tbps peak highlights the remarkable impact of collaboration among all stakeholders.

IXPN is Nigeria’s largest Internet Exchange Point, a non-profit and membership-based organization serving as a critical hub for interconnection between ISPs, content networks, enterprises, and digital platforms.