Nigerian govt approves N24.2bn for internet connection in airports, schools, malls

The federal government, on Wednesday, approved the budget of N24.20 billion to install broadband internet connections in at least 20 airports, 43 schools, and six shopping centers around the country.

Prof. Isa Pantami, the minister of communication and digital economy, made this information public to State House reporters following this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The six geopolitical zones, with an average of three airports from each, are used to select the local and international airports, according to Pantami.