Government to build thousands of telecom towers in rural Nigeria
The Federal Government has announced plans to fund the construction of 3,700 telecom towers in rural areas. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, stated that the project was approved by Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council. The initiative aims to connect over 23 million Nigerians who currently lack reliable mobile and internet access. The move is part of a broader strategy to improve digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap in underserved communities.
TLDR
- The government will build 3,700 telecom towers to expand mobile and internet access in rural Nigeria.
- Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council approved the plan, focusing on connecting over 23 million unserved citizens.
- The project is part of a larger strategy, including the 90,000-kilometre Project Bridge fibre-optic backbone and new satellite launches.
- The initiative supports Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan (2020–2025) and aims to increase broadband penetration to 70% by 2025.
- Officials say the investment will boost education, economic growth, and digital inclusion in previously neglected areas.
