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US to deploy wireless technology in Nigeria, other West African countries
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has concluded arrangements to deploy U.S.-made wireless infrastructure in Nigeria and other three West African countries.
According to a statement made available by the U.S Embassy, Abuja, U.STDA disclosed the funding for a feasibility study to install approximately 1,500 turnkey mobile communications base stations for deployment of wireless technology across Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.
The deployment of American-made mobile base stations, it further stated will address West Africa’s urban-rural connectivity gap and provide millions of West Africans with faster, more reliable mobile access, aimed at supporting economic activity in areas.
The statement reads: “USTDA announced funding for a feasibility study to install approximately 1,500 turnkey mobile communications base stations from Massachusetts-based company Vanu Inc. (Vanu), across Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.
“USTDA is bringing private sector solutions to unlock widespread, affordable, trusted internet access in off-grid communities across West Africa,” said Thomas R. Hardy, USTDA’s Deputy Director. “By helping American companies compete in these critical markets, we are offering an alternative to insecure infrastructure while creating export opportunities that make America more prosperous.”
“USTDA’s assistance will fund the study for Vanu Côte d’Ivoire, which has selected Georgia-based Vernonburg Group LLC to provide U.S. expertise to assess the commercial viability of large-scale deployment and help mobilize financing for implementation. The study will evaluate existing network infrastructure, analyze market conditions across all four countries, assess legal and regulatory frameworks, and develop a comprehensive financing plan. The project will generate substantial opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. wireless solutions, network management systems, and other digital infrastructure throughout the project’s implementation.
“The deployment of American-made mobile base stations will address West Africa’s urban-rural connectivity gap and provide millions of West Africans with faster, more reliable mobile access, supporting economic activity in areas that have historically been offline or limited to outdated 2G and 3G networks.
Andrew Beard, CEO of Vanu Inc., said: “Vanu is proud to partner with USTDA to demonstrate how our systems enable mobile network operators in West Africa to deliver broadband Internet and voice services in some of the most economically and operationally challenging markets and prove that connectivity in these markets can be profitable, sustainable and scalable. Building on our pioneering world-first Federal Communications Commission certification of a software radio product, Vanu has developed an ecosystem of American companies to deliver cost-effective systems based on open interfaces and architectures. The USTDA study will help catalyze new investment, expand U.S. exports, and accelerate deployment of trusted, secure digital infrastructure to connect billions of people worldwide.”
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, also known as OPEC+, has approved the fourth oil output increase since the Hormuz closure crisis.
The decision followed renewed commitments by Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman to support market stability.
In a statement issued at the weekend, OPEC stated: “The seven OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, met virtually on June 7, 2026, to review global market conditions and outlook.
“In their collective commitment to support oil market stability, the seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day from the additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023.
“This adjustment will be implemented in July 2026. The additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023 may be returned in part or in full, subject to evolving market conditions and in a gradual manner.
“The countries will continue to closely monitor and assess market conditions and, in their continuous efforts to support market stability, reaffirmed the importance of adopting a cautious approach and retaining full flexibility to increase, pause or reverse the phase-out of the voluntary production adjustments, including reversing the previously implemented voluntary adjustments announced in November 2023.
“The seven OPEC+ countries also noted that this measure will provide an opportunity for the participating countries to accelerate their compensation.
“The seven countries reiterated their collective commitment to achieving full conformity with the Declaration of Cooperation, including the voluntary production adjustments, which will be monitored by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC).
“They also confirmed their intention to fully compensate for any overproduced volumes since January 2024. The compensation period will be extended until the end of December 2026.”
It added: “The seven OPEC+ countries will hold monthly meetings to review market conditions, conformity and compensation. The seven countries will meet on July 5, 2026.”
The naira on Friday depreciated to N1,397 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Thursday.
Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,365 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,365 per dollar from N1,359.75 per dollar on Thursday, reflecting N5.25 depreciation for the naira.
Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets widened to N32 per dollar from N30.25 per dollar on Thursday.
The turnover in the interbank foreign exchange market recorded its fourth daily decline by 42.5 per cent to $73.6 million from $128.2 million on Thursday.
This week, the naira strengthened by N1 per dollar in the official market, with turnover in the interbank foreign exchange market climbing to N683.2 million, representing a 76.7 per cent rise compared to N386.54 million recorded the previous week.
However, the local currency weakened in the parallel by N2 against the greenback.
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable performance against the United States dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets as traders monitored liquidity conditions and demand pressures.
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed the naira trading around ₦1,361 to the dollar, reflecting a largely steady trend compared to recent sessions. The most recent NFEM rate published by the apex bank stood at approximately ₦1,361.05/$, while trading during the week remained within the ₦1,359–₦1,365 range.
Market data from recent official trading sessions also indicated that the naira had strengthened modestly in early June, supported by improved foreign exchange supply and sustained interventions aimed at enhancing market liquidity.
At the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the dollar traded at between ₦1,390 and ₦1,405 on Friday, depending on location and transaction size. Several market trackers reported buying rates around ₦1,380–₦1,395 and selling rates between ₦1,393 and ₦1,405 per dollar.
The gap between the official and parallel market rates remained relatively narrow compared with previous months, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve transparency and liquidity in the foreign exchange market.
Currency dealers said market participants continue to watch foreign portfolio inflows, crude oil earnings, and Central Bank policies, all of which remain key factors influencing the naira’s direction in the coming weeks.
As of June 5, 2026, the dollar exchanged at about ₦1,361 in the official NFEM market, while parallel market transactions ranged from approximately ₦1,390 to ₦1,405 per dollar.
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