Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Government has introduced the National Broadband Alliance (NBAN), a new initiative aimed at improving internet access and strengthening digital infrastructure across the country.

The announcement was made 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.

The government plans to expand broadband coverage by deploying 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables nationwide.

This move is expected to connect underserved and rural areas, making high-speed internet more accessible.

NBAN is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes in...