Close Menu
Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Saturday, May 24
    • About us
      • Authors
    • Contact us
    • Privacy policy
    • Terms of use
    • Advertise
    • Newsletter
    • Post a Job
    • Partners
    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube WhatsApp
    Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
    • Home
    • Innovation
      • Products
      • Technology
      • Internet of Things
    • Business
      • Agritech
      • Fintech
      • Healthtech
      • Investments
        • Cryptocurrency
      • People
      • Startups
      • Women In Tech
    • Media
      • Entertainment
      • Gaming
    • Reviews
      • Gadgets
      • Apps
      • How To
    • Giveaways
    • Jobs
    Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
    You are at:Home»Government»FG plans internet access for 774 Nigerian local govts, creating 300+ jobs

    FG plans internet access for 774 Nigerian local govts, creating 300+ jobs

    1
    By Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi on February 20, 2024 Government, Internet, Jobs, News, Nigeria, Projects, Technology

    Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has initiated ‘Project 774 LG Connectivity,’ a project aiming to provide internet connectivity to all 774 local government secretariats in Nigeria. The project, expected to generate over 300 jobs both directly and indirectly, aims to enhance digital access.

    The project is a collaborative endeavor between Bosun Tijani, the Minister of CIDE, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, and Galaxy Backbone. It aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    The broader objective of Project 774 LG Connectivity is to rectify the restricted digital access prevalent in various areas by offering reliable and reasonably priced Internet access and resources. Consequently, Internet connectivity will not be exclusive to government offices and will extend to communities, fostering citizen engagement and promoting inclusive growth.

    The project’s execution strategy is multifaceted, comprising infrastructure development, capacity building, digital inclusion, and monitoring and evaluation. Infrastructure development involves investing in broadband infrastructure such as fibre-optic cables, wireless networks, and satellite connectivity. This focus is particularly relevant given the reported 10.7% decrease in Nigeria’s broadband penetration towards the end of January 2024.

    In the first phase of the 3 million technical talent programme launched in October 2023, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy collaborated with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This initiative seeks to foster Nigeria’s technical talent and propel the nation’s digital economy, aligning with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda.

    In January 2024, the government disclosed plans to digitise public services as a measure to safeguard citizens’ data. As part of Project 774 LG Connectivity, the initiative also involves Galaxy Backbone, a government IT services provider.

    Interestingly, between 2018 and 2022, the proportion of Internet users in Nigeria surged from 26% to beyond 38%. By 2027, it is forecasted that 60% of the country’s populace will have Internet access. This highlights the increasing importance of projects like Project 774 LG Connectivity in staying ahead of the rising demand for digital services and Internet access.

    In other development, on March 14, 2023, the Nigerian government had unveiled a $618 million tech fund aimed at young investors in the country. The initiative is designed to provide financial support to those seeking investment in Nigeria’s burgeoning tech and creative industries.

    Related

    Africa Connectivity Solutions Digital Transformations Dr. Bosun Tijani Government Internet Jobs local governments nigeria Project 774 LG Connectivity Projects Technology
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email
    Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • LinkedIn

    Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi has been covering blockchain technology, intelligent technologies, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, telecommunications technology, sustainability, autonomous vehicles, and other topics for Innovation Village since 2017. In the years since, he has published over 4,000 articles — a mix of breaking news, reviews, helpful how-tos, industry analysis, and more. | Open DM on Twitter @TapiwaMutisi

    Related Posts

    Meta’s Llama AI Models Hit 1 Billion Downloads—Here’s Why It Matters

    Google Unveils Veo 3 as a Game Changing AI Model for Realistic Video and Audio Generation

    Grok 3 Lands on Microsoft Azure: A Powerful New AI Model with Enterprise-Grade Muscle

    1 Comment

    1. Pingback: Nigerian Government Launch $2 Billion Initiative to Connect 774 Local Government Areas with Fiber Optic Network - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Copyright ©, 2013-2024 Innovation-Village.com. All Rights Reserved

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.