EU backs Nigeria’s broadband expansion with €14m grant
The European Union has committed a €14m grant to support Nigeria’s plan to deploy 90,000km of fibre-optic cable for nationwide broadband expansion. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-backs-nigerias-broadband-expansion-with-e14m-grant/
The European Union has committed up to €14m in grant funding to support Nigeria's plan to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure. According to Punch, the initiative aims to expand broadband access across the country to improve internet connectivity and strengthen the digital economy.
The agreement was signed in Abuja by representatives from the European Union, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the Federal Government. Punch reports that the EBRD will administer the grant, which is intended to cover project scoping, network design, technical studies, project preparation, and capacity-building activities for the nationwide fibre-optic backbone programme.
The proposed infrastructure is expected to support businesses, improve broadband availability, and expand access to digital services in underserved communities.
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