Nigeria to deploy 90 000km fibre in Q4 25
With a date set, the country hopes to increase internet penetration and connect millions of previously unserved or underserved users.
Samuel Olomu
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Nigeria advances in DX and 5G with 7,000 new telecom towers
Country’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy confirmed development.
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Nigeria hosts inaugural summit focused on submarine cable resilience
The summit brings together governments, regulators, operators and other industry experts to discuss best practice for undersea cables.
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Nigeria's digital economy ambitions get government backing
The Federal Executive Council, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, approved plans to develop the digital economy.
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US, Nigeria ink $2m deal to expand fibre optic network
Intention to expand West African country’s network by 90 000 km
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Google commits to fortify Nigeria's digital economy
Nigeria says the investment fits with the country's roadmap, which aims to improve digital skills and innovation.
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Nigeria’s new AI body gets $1.5m support
The Nigeria AI Collective initiative has been created by government and is tasked with driving the country’s AI ambitions.
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Nigeria partners Google to launch an AI fund
The partnership was unveiled this week at the U.S.-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa conference.
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NCC issues new QoS targets for Nigerian telcos
Failure to meet each parameter attracts a N5 million fine, with an additional N500 000 per day for the period the infraction lasts.
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Nigeria, US sign agreement to advance AI, data protection
The two countries also agreed to bolster collaboration in the digital economy, a key pillar of cooperation outlined in the agreement.
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ITU rates Nigeria highly in digital transformation readiness
Nigeria scored high in a research undertaken by the ITU and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, which was released in Abuja this week.
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Challenges impact investment in Nigeria’s broadband ambitions
Economist lists changes in policy, licensing requirements and taxation as among several issues thwarting investment.