The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to lay 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable across Nigeria as part of efforts to deepen internet access and digital inclusion, a move it says is critical to delivering the dividends of democracy and boosting economic. The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to lay 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable across Nigeria as part of efforts to deepen internet access and digital inclusion, a move it says is critical to delivering the dividends of democracy and boosting economic. The National Information Technology Development Agency says Nigeria's ambitious national fibre optic project, Project Bridge, is on track for delivery in the first quarter of 2026. Unveiling. Telecom infrastructure company, IHS Nigeria, said it has completed the rollout of more than 10,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory through its subsidiary, Global Independent Connect Limited (GICL). This project aims to revolutionise the nation's digital infrastructure. It aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The $2 billion internet expansion project named 'Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth' (Project BRIDGE) will be implemented through a public-private partnership model, and.