The Federal Government said it would award contracts for the provision of broadband infrastructure in various sectors across the six geopolitical zones on Thursday this week.

The projects set to be awarded were recently approved by the Federal Executive Council, after the presentation by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. The projects are expected to be completed within six months from the date of the award.

This is contained in a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, Reuben Muoka.