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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 24.2 billion Naira for free internet services at 20 selected airports, six markets and 43 universities across the country.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami, after the FEC meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday.
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According to Pantami, states like Lagos and Ondo in the South-West; Imo, Anambra and Enugu in the South-East; Rivers and Akwa Ibom in the South-South; Abuja and Kwara for the North Central; Kano, Sokoto and Kebbi for the North-West; Adamawa, Maiduguri and Gombe for North-East will enjoy the free broadband for passengers coming into those airports, particularly to ease the communication challenge and make online transactions.
The FEC had earlier approved a similar memo for the provision of unlimited internet in 18 universities in the first phase of the project.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is expected to execute the 24.20 billion naira project over the course of five months.
