Joint announcement by ⁦Microsoft Nigeria⁩ and Federal Government of Nigeria

“Following discussions with ⁦@FMoCDENigeria⁩ and local partners, six regions in [Nigeria] have been earmarked for the development of high-speed internet infrastructure.” InvestNigeria


“Microsoft’s Airband Initiative has succeeded in bringing high-speed internet connectivity to underserved communities around the world, tapping into the unused broadcasting frequencies of television white spaces.”

“The technology is cheaper and faster to deploy than fibre and has the added benefit of being able to travel long distances and through forested terrain.”

Microsoft tweet:

Microsoft has partnered with the Government of Nigeria to accelerate the nation’s efforts in becoming a more digital economy!
The partnership is anchored on three pillars:
✅Increased connectivity
✅Upskilling and job creation
✅Digital transformation
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Read more :

https://news.microsoft.com/en-xm/2021/05/03/microsoft-collaborates-with-the-nigerian-government-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-the-country/?ocid=AID3019479_TWITTER_oo_spl100002040713181


https://twitter.com/MicrosoftNG/status/1389184105649221633?s=19

This wouldn't have happened if the VP hasn't visited Google at the silicon valley few years ago. So this man planted a huge seeds that time. It was 5 million Nigerians to be trained by Google now it's this. We are Proud of you.

This is indeed great wisdom of the Vice President by visiting the Google in some years ago

I really commend the effort of the vice president by visiting google

We can't wait for the implementation of this beautiful program as it will help in boosting our economic growth. God bless you sir

This will help our IT a lot. It will create employment and also impact greatly on all sectors.