The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, who made the in Abuja, also stated that the high cost of data for mobile communications was due to vandalism of ICT infrastructure and Right-of-Way concerns.
He also said that the government planned to commence digital skills training for farmers, residents of rural areas and other beneficiaries.Pantami said that his ministry had interfaced with state governors on the cost and other concerns associated with Right-of-Way for ICT infrastructure, adding that this had led to cost reduction.
The minister said, “We are making efforts to cut down the cost of data. Our target is for 180 million Nigerians to have access to broadband by 2025.
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