Nigeria to Receive $3Bn Telecoms Infrastructure in June – Minister
Nigeria is set to receive telecommunications equipment and fibre optic infrastructure worth $3 billion in June 2025, according to Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
Tijani revealed this while speaking during a panel session at the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) organised by the World Bank, adding that the equipment valued at $1 billion was expected to arrive in the country by mid-2025.
He also revealed that an additional $2 billion worth of fibre optic cables would soon be delivered to boost Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure.
The initiative according to him, aims to significantly enhance communication services across the country and bridge the connectivity gap.
Tijani also announced that a pilot phase targeting over 20 million Nigerians who currently lack access to any form of telecommunications would soon be launched.
The Nigeria Development Update (NDU) is a bi-annual World Bank report that assesses the country’s recent economic and social developments, policy directions, and provides recommendations to address emerging challenges.
