Happening Now: Google Station Launches Free WiFi in Wuse Market, Abuja

December 6, 2018

Happening Now: Google Station Launches Free WiFi in Wuse Market, Abuja

Google is taking another leap in its quest to provide free internet to Nigerians. The Silicon Valley company is launching Nigeria’s second Google Station center, Google’s public WiFi initiative, in Abuja today.

Today, @Googleafrica’s free public WiFi project, Google Station, launches in Abuja.

Follow this thread for all the info. #GoogleStationAbuja pic.twitter.com/ntyxaj7qXt

— TechCabal (@TechCabal) December 6, 2018

Google Station launch, Abuja. The people are excited for this! #GoogleStationAbuja pic.twitter.com/aZrjxLckR9

— Kay Baba (@datGuyKOFO) December 6, 2018

Google Station activation ongoing at Wuse market, Abuja. Free WiFi 24 hours/ 365 days . @keskeseLimited pic.twitter.com/j86733XV3p

— Tade Adekunle (@TadePTA) December 6, 2018

This makes Abuja the second location after Lagos to get the Google Station service. In partnership with broadband provider, BackBone Connectivity Network, the new service is expected to go live in Wuse Market later today.

It’s happening at the Wuse market #GoogleStationAbuja pic.twitter.com/pjpxefekQv

— Anda (@LazyWrita) December 6, 2018

Hello Abuja, we are in your city.

The Google way ✈️ @ELSiEiSY @Penzaarville @Jokunle @itsTomiwa @LazyWrita @thepamilerin @datGuyKOFO @MojiDelanoBlog @MissTechyNG pic.twitter.com/YgdTZtKuYe

— Bukola Wahab (@shawttynatt) December 5, 2018

There’s currently a lot of fanfare around the market, with notable Nigerian influencers sponsored to make appearances at the launch. According to TechCabal, Nigeria’s Vice President is also expected to make an appearance, although this is yet to be confirmed.

Google Station is one of the search engine company’s innovative initiatives to make internet access free and available to millions globally. Google has been slowly rolling the service out to select countries across the world. So far the service is available in 5 countries: Thailand, Nigeria, Mexico, India and Indonesia.

In Nigeria, Google Station debuted in Lagos in July, 2018. Google Station is now available in 6 locations across the state. Some notable locations include the University of Lagos, Muritala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, Computer Village and Ikeja City Mall in Alausa.