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  "id": 12950561,
  "title": "FG plans 90,000km fibre rollout nationwide to boost internet access",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fg-plans-90-000km-fibre-rollout-nationwide-to-boost-internet-access-12950561",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T20:54:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-plans-90000km-fibre-rollout-nationwide-to-boost-internet-access/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to roll out 90,000 kilometers of fibre across all 36 states by 2028 through Project BRIDGE. This digital infrastructure initiative aims to boost broadband connectivity nationwide, increase Nigeria's fibre backbone from 35,000 to 125,000 kilometres, and connect over 200,000 schools, health facilities and public institutions. The project, which began in October 2026, is expected to be completed by the same year. $800 million in sovereign financing has already been secured for Project BRIDGE, with $500 million from the World Bank, $100 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, $200 million from the African Development Bank, and a €22 million grant from the European Union. The APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasized that digital infrastructure is crucial for Nigeria's transformation into an AI-driven, cloud-computing, and technology-focused economy. He also addressed challenges such as right-of-way charges, multiple permits, and inconsistent regulatory requirements facing telecommunications operators.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government plans to deploy 90,000km of fibre optic cable nationwide by 2028 under Project BRIDGE to expand broadband connectivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-90000km-fibre-rollout-nationwide-to-boost-internet-access/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG plans 90,000km fibre rollout nationwide to boost internet access",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/fg-plans-90-000km-fibre-rollout-nationwide-to-boost-internet-access",
        "published": "2026-10-08T20:40:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}