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Nigeria’s goal of achieving 70% broadband penetration by the end of 2025 is facing major setbacks, with only 42% coverage recorded by the end of 2024.
The federal government set the ambitious target in 2020, but industry experts now fear it may be unrealistic, given the slow progress over the past four years. Covering the remaining 28% in less than a year presents a significant challenge.
Despite government initiatives and heavy investments by telecom operators, the sector continues to struggle with inadequate infrastructure, high deployment costs, and regulatory barriers, threatening the country’s digital expansion plans.
