The primary goal of NBAN is to ensure affordable, accessible, and impactful broadband connectivity for all Nigerians while driving innovation and fostering a digital economy.

The NBAN’s main objective is to drive broadband consumption by promoting digital literacy, facilitating the use of digital services, and advocating for policies that make broadband more accessible and affordable, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Key initiatives include:

• Digital Literacy Programs: Training individuals and communities on how to use digital tools and broadband services.
• Community Access Points (CAPs): Providing public internet access points in underserved areas.
• Affordable Devices Project: Ensuring affordable digital devices are available to low-income populations.
• Policy Advocacy: Engaging with policymakers to reduce barriers like high taxes and right-of-way challenges.
• E-Government Services: Supporting the digitization of government services to increase efficiency and accessibility.

While many initiatives focus on infrastructure deployment, the NBAN is specifically focused on broadband consumption and adoption. It aims to increase usage by promoting digital literacy, making devices affordable, and advocating for favorable policies that eliminate barriers to broadband access.

NBAN works with stakeholders to implement initiatives that provide affordable broadband, digital skills training, and access to technology for underserved and rural communities.

NBAN partners with government agencies, private-sector organizations, international bodies, and non-profits to achieve its mission of bridging the digital divide.

NBAN stakeholders include:

• Government agencies (federal, state, and local levels)
• Telecommunication companies and ISPs
• Educational institutions
• Civil society organizations and NGOs
• International partners and multilateral organizations

Organizations interested in becoming a member of NBAN can apply through the membership portal on the NBAN website. Membership is open to government entities, private sector companies, civil society organizations, and educational institutions.

Benefits include:

• Access to NBAN resources such as research reports, policy briefs, and toolkits
• Opportunities to collaborate with other stakeholders on broadband projects
• The ability to influence broadband-related policies and regulations
• Capacity-building opportunities through NBAN workshops and training programs
• Visibility and recognition as a key player in Nigeria’s digital transformation

Organizations interested in becoming a member of NBAN can apply through the membership portal on the NBAN website. Membership is open to government entities, private sector companies, civil society organizations, and educational institutions.

The NBAN Desk at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) coordinates the alliance’s activities. It oversees stakeholder engagement, project implementation, and policy advocacy, ensuring alignment with national broadband goals.

NBAN promotes digital literacy through training programs that teach individuals how to use the internet, digital tools, and services. These programs target schools, local communities, and government institutions to ensure broad participation in the digital economy.

NBAN’s initiatives are closely aligned with the National Broadband Plan to ensure the achievement of broadband penetration and digital transformation goals in Nigeria.

Community Access Points are internet hotspots set up in public locations such as schools, libraries, and community centers. These access points provide free or low-cost internet, allowing underserved communities to access digital services, educational resources, and e-commerce platforms.

NBAN works with device manufacturers and service providers to make digital devices and broadband services more affordable. The alliance also advocates for policies that reduce costs related to broadband access, such as taxes and right-of-way fees.

State and local governments are crucial in implementing NBAN projects at the grassroots level. They help deploy community access points, support digital literacy programs, and collaborate with stakeholders to increase broadband consumption in their regions.

NBAN advocates for several policy reforms, including:

• Reducing or eliminating taxes on broadband services and digital devices
• Streamlining right-of-way regulations to lower the cost of infrastructure deployment
• Implementing policies that promote digital inclusion and make broadband more affordable for underserved populations

NBAN uses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success, including:

• Increases in broadband consumption and digital services usage
• Growth in e-government service adoption
• Improvements in digital literacy levels
• Expansion of access to affordable digital devices

NBAN addresses the digital divide by promoting broadband adoption through affordable devices, digital literacy programs, and public internet access points. The alliance also advocates for policies that make broadband more affordable and accessible in rural and underserved areas.

Expected outcomes include:

• Increased broadband adoption and consumption in underserved areas
• Higher digital literacy rates, enabling more people to participate in the digital economy
• Improved access to e-government services and digital platforms for education, health, and commerce
• Enhanced collaboration between stakeholders to foster digital inclusion

Individuals can get involved with NBAN by volunteering in digital literacy training, community outreach programs, or other NBAN initiatives. There are also opportunities to donate and support specific projects through the NBAN website.

The NBAN pilot states are eight in number: Abia, Borno, Edo, Imo, Kwara, Katsina, Nasarawa, and Ogun. These states serve as models for expanding NBAN’s initiatives nationwide.

NBAN works closely with private sector partners, including telecom companies, device manufacturers, and technology providers. These partners contribute investment, technical expertise, and resources to support broadband adoption and digital literacy programs.

You can stay updated by subscribing to the NBAN newsletter via the website, following NBAN on social media, or regularly checking the “News and Events” section on the NBAN website for the latest updates, events, and project milestones.

You can reach out to NBAN through the “Contact Us” page on the website for inquiries, support, or partnership discussions.

Individuals and organizations can support NBAN’s mission by participating in its initiatives, sharing its resources, or collaborating as a partner or stakeholder.