Nigeria: Reps’ bill for free access to internet in public places scales 2nd reading — Africa Links 24

A bill for an Act to provide legal framework for free internet access programme in selected public places in Nigeria and for related matters has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.

The bill which seeks to ensure free access to internet services for the underserved and disadvantage citizens especially in rural areas was sponsored by Rep. Abubakar Kusada at plenary on Thursday.

Moving the motion earlier,Mr Kusada recalled that the bill passed first reading on October 3,…