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Article

Nigeria will launch its 90,000-kilometer nationwide fibre-optic network rollout in October to expand digital connectivity.

Nairametrics Aug 20, 2026
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TL;DR

The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that implementation of the 90,000-kilometer fibre-optic network will commence in October.

The network aims to connect 20 million underserved citizens, utilizing NigComSat's satellite technology in areas where physical telecom towers are impractical.

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The project is managed via Bridge Open Access (Bridge OA), a newly incorporated independent company set up as a special purpose vehicle.

This massive infrastructure expansion will directly benefit Nigerian telecom operators, internet service providers, and regional businesses by offering cheaper, more reliable wholesale bandwidth.

Once the rollout starts in October, rural and underserved communities will see improved network coverage, accelerating the decentralization of Nigeria's tech ecosystem away from Lagos and Abuja.

Over the next two to three years, the successful integration of this network is poised to drive the ICT sector's GDP contribution beyond the 10.29% recorded in Q1 2025.

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