EU backs Nigeria’s broadband expansion with €14m grant
The European Union has committed a €14 million grant to support Nigeria's project to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure. The initiative, administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, aims to improve broadband access and strengthen Nigeria's digital economy.
Why it matters
This investment is a significant step in bridging the digital divide in Africa's most populous nation, potentially boosting economic growth and digital service accessibility.
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