Nigeria's Minister Calls for Urgent Telecom Network Fixes

On Sunday, Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's Communications Minister, called on telecom operators, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, and Globacom, to urgently address ongoing network challenges that hinder service delivery nationwide. Tijani stated that the government has already created conditions necessary for improving sector performance and service delivery.

He identified Nigeria's connectivity issues as stemming from years of underinvestment in infrastructure. The government plans both immediate and long-term interventions, including securing funds from the World Bank to establish a framework for a special purpose vehicle project aimed at enhancing nationwide fiber infrastructure and deploying new towers by the end of the year.

Tijani emphasized that small business owners should have reliable access to high-speed fiber internet. He also mentioned that the government has taken steps to stabilize the telecommunications industry, including tariff adjustments and tax harmonization.

The Nigerian Communications Commission will monitor performance and enforce service standards, ensuring compliance across the sector.