Nigeria's 90,000km Fibre Backbone Expansion Project
Sector: Broadband • Location: Nigeria
Source: The Guardian Nigeria News
The project aims to expand Nigeria's fibre backbone from approximately 30,000 kilometres to about 120,000 kilometres by the end of 2027, connecting all 774 local government areas to high-speed broadband. It is supported by the African Development Bank, World Bank, and other financial institutions, and includes initiatives for digital skills development, job creation, and network resilience.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Broadband, Telecommunications, Government
- Location
- Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Guardian Nigeria News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project aims to expand Nigeria's fibre backbone from approximately 30,000 kilometres to about 120,000 kilometres by the end of 2027, connecting all 774 local government areas to high-speed broadband. It is supported by the African Development Bank, World Bank, and other financial institutions, and includes initiatives for digital skills development, job creation, and network resilience. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
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Country | Nigeria |
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Source | The Guardian Nigeria News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Telecommunications, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-15 |
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