The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced plans to deploy U.S.-made wireless infrastructure across Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana as part of efforts to bridge the region’s connectivity gap.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the initiative includes a feasibility study for the installation of approximately 1,500 turnkey mobile communications base stations aimed at expanding broadband and mobile access in underserved communities.
USTDA said the project, in partnership with Massachusetts-based Vanu Inc., is designed to provide millions of people across West Africa with faster and more reliable internet connectivity, particularly in rural areas still dependent on outdated 2G and 3G networks.
The agency added that the project will also create opportunities for the deployment of trusted U.S. digital infrastructure while supporting economic growth, innovation, and cross-border connectivity in the region.
