The World Bank has tasked Nigeria to increase its broadband penetration to provide internet access to people in rural areas and remote places.
World Bank Country Director, Shubham Chaudhuri made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking on the sidelines of the maiden Digital Economy Regional Conference themed, “Positioning West African Digital Economy for the Future.”
Chaudhuri said there was great potential in Nigeria’s digital sector, adding that there is a need for more reforms going forward.
“The Ministry also did talk about broadband penetration. It is important to make sure that no one is left behind especially poor families mostly in rural areas.
“I think the key thing is, how do we make sure that every person, no matter where they are in Nigeria has that same access to the digital economy? Nigeria’s young population has tremendous potential but you have to ensure that there is equal access to broadband penetration.
“In places like Lagos, Abuja there is a…
