Nigeria To Receive World Bank’s $3bn Telecoms Infrastructure To Extend Connectivity To 20m Nigerians
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Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani
BY AYILARA SAMUEL ADELEKE
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said the country is receiving essential telecoms equipment and fibre optic infrastructure worth $3 billion in June 2025.
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, explained that this is to enhance communication services and bridge the connectivity gap.
The minister spoke at a panel session during the Nigeria Development Update (NDU), which the World Bank organised recently in Abuja, FCT.
The NDU is a bi-annual World Bank report, which assesses the country’s recent economic and social developments, policy directions, offering recommendations to address emerging challenges.
Tijani confirmed that the telecommunications equipment valued at $1 billion are being expected in the country mid-2025.
The minister explained that $2 billion additional fibre optic cables also would be delivered to boost the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.
According to him, the plan is aimed at significantly enhancing communication services across the country and bridge the connectivity gap in the telecoms space.
Tijani said a pilot phase targeting over 20 million Nigerians, who currently lack access to any form of telecommunications would soon be launched in the country.
