Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to help the IT company establish a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, utilizing their latest radio and transmission technologies.
Led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni and the executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, the agreement was signed earlier in the week.
The agreement aims to train young Nigerians in the latest 4G/5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian Communications Commission’s digital parks. Nokia Nigeria will establish a fully functional 5G/4G test lab, utilising their latest radio and transmission technologies.
This collaboration aligns with Nigeria’s vision to enhance the capacity and skills of its citizens, providing them with the contemporary skills needed in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry.
In addition, Nokia Nigeria will implement an Entrepreneur Learning Programme which offers high-quality vocational training to 200 Nigerian students selected from across the six geopolitical zones, in line with the ministry’s goal to drive digital literacy and foster technical talent nationwide.
