The Nigerian government has announced plans to build 7,000 telecom towers across rural areas to improve connectivity. Speaking at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, confirmed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the initiative as part of a broader effort to close the digital divide.
The government also plans to strengthen subsea cable systems and continue the deployment of 90,000 km of fiber-optic cables. Tijani emphasized the importance of providing quality telecom services, particularly to underserved areas, aligning with the administration’s focus on digital inclusion and economic growth.
The summit, organized by Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, ITU, and ICPC, brought together global delegates who pledged to boosting subsea cable resilience through international cooperation and investment. Minister Tijani reaffirmed Nigeria’s central role in shaping global efforts to protect digital infrastructure and enhance resilience.
