FEC approves ₦24.2bn for internet facilities at airports, markets

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this during a briefing with State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

In a bid to enhance internet connectivity across the country, the Federal Executive Council, presided by President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the sum of ₦24.2 billion for the provision of internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across Nigeria.

In a statement, Pantami highlighted the importance of the project, stating that it “will open up new opportunities for businesses, create jobs and stimulate economic activities.