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Connected?

June 25th, 2010 by admin

Of the participating African nations, Nigeria has the highest internet penetration rate (percent of population) at 16.1%. The lowest is Ivory Coast with 3.2%. South Africa stands at 10.8%. (www.internetworldstats.com)

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2 Responses to “Connected?”

  1. Solly Kuppan says:

    I am not surprised with Nigeria having the highest rate, especially considering all those weird and wonderful prizes that they tell us that we have won without us even entering a competetion.

    They are obviously bloody good in using the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Natan says:

    Stands to reason – 16.1% phishing and scamming.

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