PunchNG (illustrative image on article page)
2025-12-04
The Punch reports the Federal Government approved deploying about 4,000 telecom towers to improve rural connectivity, citing security and inclusion benefits.
The plan targets underserved communities where weak coverage limits digital services and also constrains emergency response and security communications.
How the programme is funded and maintained will shape whether coverage gains are sustainable.
Xinhua: “about 4,000 telecom towers nationwide to expand digital access in underserved communities.”
The Guardian: “targets about 20 million Nigerians.”
Analysis/Echotitbits take: Execution risk is high: power, vandalism, right-of-way, and backhaul capacity. Watch for the financing model (PPP vs direct funding), rollout timelines, and alignment with fibre upgrades.
Source: The Punch — December 04, 2025 (https://punchng.com/fg-approves-4000-telecom-towers-to-boost-security-rural-connectivity/)
