FG approves a token of N24.2 billion for free internet in airports, schools, markets.
By Naomisophyblog
The Federal Government has approved the sum of N24.20bn for the provision of broadband internet connection in at least 20 airports, 43 schools and six marketplaces nationwide.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will spearhead the provision of the Internet facilities at the designated airports and institutions.
He said: “The Federal Executive Council has approved two memos for the Nigerian Communications Commission.
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In these memos, certain intervention projects are going to be implemented by the NCC. “Internet will be provided in 20 selected airports in Nigeria and higher institutions of learning as well as some markets to support micro, small and medium enterprises.
