Nigeria Fibre Optic Infrastructure Expansion and Digital Skills Development Programme
Sector: Broadband • Location: Nigeria
Source: Businessday NG
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria's plans to expand its fibre optic infrastructure and improve digital skills development. The project aims to improve broadband connectivity across underserved and rural communities and equip millions of Nigerians with digital skills to participate in the technology-driven economy. It includes the rollout of tho
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Broadband, Government, Telecommunications
- Location
- Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Businessday NG
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Description | The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria's plans to expand its fibre optic infrastructure and improve digital skills development. The project aims to improve broadband connectivity across underserved and rural communities and equip millions of Nigerians with digital skills to participate in the technology-driven economy. It includes the rollout of thousands of kilometres of fibre optic cables and a large-scale digital skills training programme for young people, entrepreneurs, and public sector workers. |
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Country | Nigeria |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Government, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2026-04-14 |
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