The Federal Government has unveiled the National Broadband Alliance, NBAN, a new initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure and boosting connectivity across the country.
The initiative was unveiled today in Lagos by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who was represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida.
In his address, Tijani stated that NBAN would significantly enhance broadband penetration, which has grown from just 6 per cent in 2015 to approximately 42 per cent as of October 2024.
To support this agenda, the government is leveraging a Special Purpose Vehicle to deploy 90,000 km of fibre backbone across the nation, connecting underserved and rural communities to high-speed internet.
He said the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises innovation, technology, and collaboration as key drivers of national prosperity.
