Nigeria is stepping up its efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure, with plans underway to launch two new communication satellites alongside a nationwide fibre-optic network expansion.
During a Global Privacy Day 2026 event in Abuja, government officials highlighted progress on the national fibre-optic backbone, which is projected to stretch over 90,000 kilometres and is currently around 60 complete.
The initiative is designed to enhance broadband capacity across the country, lower internet costs, and improve connectivity for businesses, public institutions, and households alike, supporting Nigeria's broader digital economy ambitions.
