Tag Archives: Internet access

…FG Aims for Africa’s Top 3, Revolutionize Connectivity Federal government is making a significant investment in its digital future by launching a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to deliver an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cable. This was disclosed by the Country’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun …

…As FG Set Up National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), a multi-stakeholder collaboration to promote nationwide broadband and Internet access while addressing fibre network challenges. The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, under the …

Chapel Hill Denham’s Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (“NIDF” or the “Fund”) has agreed to provide long-term financing to Tizeti Network Limited (“Tizeti” or the “Company”) (https://www.Tizeti.com) – West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider. The senior debt facility will be used to finance the rollout of Tizeti’s state-of-the art broadband …

The leading pan-African e-commerce platform collaborates with Starlink to expand Africa’s access to internet connectivity Lagos (Nigeria), October 2023: Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has announced an agreement with Starlink, a satellite internet service, to retail the Starlink Residential Kit in Africa. With this partnership, Jumia aims to …

In response to the recent riots that have affected a number of districts in France, the French Ministry of Interior has announced passing exceptional measures, restricting internet access to guarantee public safety and tranquility. In a statement, the ministry announced that the measures aim to address the escalating violence and …

The World Bank has tasked Nigeria to increase its broadband penetration to provide internet access to people in rural areas and remote places. World Bank Country Director, Shubham Chaudhuri made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking on the sidelines of the maiden Digital Economy Regional Conference themed, “Positioning …

The Federal Government has pegged the expenditure for internet access in the Presidential Villa at N67.1 Million in the coming year, 2023 . This was disclosed under the Federal Government’s planned expenditure captured in the 2023 budget. Other expenses such as stationery and computer consumables amount to N79m, and the …

An estimated 37 per cent of the world’s population – or 2.9 billion people – still lacks Internet access according to new data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). The report also reveals strong global growth in Internet use, with the …

…Pledges FG Commitment to Democratise Access to Internet Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has explained that, the Federal government recognises the fact that internet access and broadband communication would help the country in determining it’s competitiveness in the global economy. Osinbajo made this statement yesterday in Abeokuta while speaking …

Ikoyi Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has partnered Fiam WIFI to launch a Free Unlimited Internet Access Programme for residents in the Ikoyi Obalende area of Lagos State in a bid to cushion the harsh economic effects of COVID-19 on residents of the community. Speaking on the partnership at …