{
  "id": 149707,
  "title": "FG to begin rollout of 90,000km fibre optic network — Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/fg-to-begin-rollout-of-90-000km-fibre-optic-network-minister",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T23:20:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-to-begin-rollout-of-90000km-fibre-optic-network-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to commence the rollout of a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network across the country. This project, described as one of the country's most ambitious digital infrastructure initiatives, aims to significantly improve broadband connectivity nationwide. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this during a briefing with President Bola Tinubu, stating that the government has completed resource mobilisation and contractual processes, and is ready to begin deployment within weeks. The fibre optic network will extend to every state, geopolitical zone, local government area, and ward, enhancing the quality and reach of internet connectivity across the nation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}