Nigeria’s mobile phone users are sounding the alarm as their data disappears at a worrisome rate, sparking frustration and suspicion. One particularly troubling case involves the Signal app, where users have reported significant data usage without any clear cause. The Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Nigerian Communications Commission has identified seven factors causing data depletion for mobile subscribers in Nigeria. They advised users to regularly monitor their data usage, disable background data for specific apps, and turn off automatic updates. Additionally, the Commission suggested that mobile users disable location services for certain apps, as these can consume significant amounts of data.

Source: Punch June 24, 2024 11:01 UTC