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Increasing digital connectivity and coverage in Nigeria

Sector:
Status: Active

Around 40 million people in Nigeria do not have access to mobile connectivity and in many areas where there is connectivity, it is substandard. Digitalisation drives innovation, improves public services and supports entrepreneurship and job creation, which promotes inclusive development.

Swedfund has received a request for support for the development of connectivity in areas with no or insufficient coverage to enable societal impact and inclusive growth.

Published: March 19, 2025Last updated: October 9, 2026

Facts

Date of signing
December 2024
Status
Active
Sub-sector
Digital infrastructure
Region
West Africa
Country
Nigeria

Project type
Feasibility study
Estimated project cost
6 MSEK

Project owner
NCC

SDG in focus

Icon for UN Global goal 1 No poverty

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Icon for UN Global goal 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Icon for UN Global goal 10 Reduced inequalities

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Value creation

Expected Impact

Improve access to digital infrastructure services in Nigeria, specifically in unserved and underserved geographical areas.

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