The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out three major digital infrastructure projects within the next few weeks to transform broadband connectivity and digital addressing across Nigeria.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this after briefing President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.

The initiatives include a 90,000-kilometre fibre-optic network, 3,700 telecommunications towers, and an alphanumeric postcode system.

Fibre-Optic Network and Rural Telecom Towers

The nationwide fibre-optic project will extend broadband infrastructure to every state, geopolitical zone, local government, and ward in the country. This expansion aims to significantly improve the quality of internet connectivity.

For rural connectivity, the government is targeting the deployment of close to 3,700 towers starting in October. This project aims to bring over 20 million Nigerians living in rural areas into the telecommunications network. Dr. Tijani noted that the capital for this project has already been raised.

Alphanumeric Postcode System Launch

The third project is a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system, which is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) previously approved the implementation of this system in March 2026.

This system will make Nigeria one of only 10 or 15 countries globally with an alphanumeric postcode system capable of identifying every property nationwide. The minister confirmed that the project is fully ready and currently undergoing final fine-tuning.

Funding and 2027 Digital Economy Vision

These projects are supported by the World Bank to improve broadband penetration and internet quality. They complement the Federal Government’s N12 billion investment plan in the digital economy.

Dr. Tijani previously stated in February 2026 that Nigeria’s digital infrastructure would fully come alive by 2027. He emphasized that while physical infrastructure is essential, sustainable sector growth will depend on stronger research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking.