FG Targets Wider Digital Access With 90,000km Fibre Network Expansion

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across Nigeria through the extension of the country’s fibre-optic network.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at the Technical Validation Workshop for the National Innovation Hub Standards Framework held in Abuja.

Tijani highlighted the critical role of technology in driving growth and development across key sectors of society, noting that digital innovation has become central to addressing economic and social challenges.

The minister outlined three layers of technology-enabled development and highlighted applications being developed by Nigerian innovators to address challenges across different sectors.

He also stressed the importance of stronger digital infrastructure in enabling more Nigerians to participate in the digital economy.

According to him, the Federal Government is committed to deepening connectivity through the expansion of Nigeria’s 90,000-kilometre fibre-optic network.