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Naija & The News Saturday, 17 October 2026
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The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy telecom towers

The Federal Government has begun a project to connect 20 million Nigerians to phone and internet services. They will build 3,700 telecom towers across the country.

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The Federal Government has started a project to connect 20 million Nigerians to phone and internet services.

This project will help people in rural areas access opportunities. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has commissioned the first site in Abia State.

The project aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that geographical location does not prevent Nigerians from accessing opportunities. The intervention is expected to benefit education, commerce, and healthcare in rural communities.

This story is based on reporting by Vanguard, written in our own words and checked against that report before publishing. Spotted an error? Report it.

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