FG Launches National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Penetration

As part of its commitment to transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure and boosting connectivity across the country, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy launched the National Broadband Alliance in Lagos last Tuesday.
In his welcome address at the launch, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida, stated that NBAN would significantly enhance broadband penetration, which has grown from just 6 per cent in 2015 to approximately 42 percent as of October 2024.
To support this agenda, the federal 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.
He noted that the expansion would not only improve access to reliable broadband but also empower Nigerians, particularly in rural areas.
“While the progress made in broadband penetration is commendable, we recognise that much more needs to be done to ensure every Nigerian can enjoy the benefits of reliable, high-speed internet,” Tijani said.