Osun State cancels right-of-way fees to promote broadband penetration
Osun state in Nigeria cancels right-of-way fees for telecom companies and internet providers to lay fibre optic cables for free, as part of a digital economy policy aimed at improving broadband penetration and attracting tech startups. The state also plans to localize the Nigerian Startup Act, launch a Google Mapping project, and focus on the digital economy.
