According to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, the government will invest in “90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic network” and fund “close to 7,000 telecom towers” to extend internet access nationwide.
Speaking during his keynote address at the 4th Nordic-Nigeria Connect 2025 in Lagos, themed “Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact,” Tijani stated that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said it reflects the administration’s goal of delivering shared prosperity through inclusive and sustainable digital development.
“We are investing in 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic network to ensure that we can get the best internet to our people regardless of where they find themselves. We will fund close to 7,000 telecom towers to bring about 20 million Nigerians currently unconnected today into the digital economy.”
The minister further disclosed that a dedicated team of professionals has been appointed to oversee the repositioning of Nigeria’s national satellite infrastructure to support, “effective internet access and digital services across rural and urban areas. As access to affordable and meaningful connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity.”
