02 February 2026

Nigeria is fast-tracking its digital infrastructure development through a dual approach: expanding a nationwide fibre-optic network and acquiring two new communication satellites. The federal government announced these initiatives during a press briefing in Abuja, led by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in commemoration of Global Privacy Day 2026.

The fibre-optic backbone, expected to span 90,000 kilometres, is nearly 60% complete. This extensive network aims to boost high-capacity broadband access across Nigeria, reduce internet costs, and enhance service quality for businesses, government agencies, and households. Tijani highlighted that the fibre rollout is central to Nigeria’s broader digital economy strategy, providing the critical physical infrastructure needed to support e-government services, digital financial inclusion, innovation hubs, and private sector growth.

02 February 2026

In response to the catastrophic floods affecting Mozambique, Vodafone Foundation’s Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) team has been deployed to provide vital connectivity and support to affected communities.

The floods have impacted over 700,000 people, with more than half of those affected being children. Entire neighborhoods and critical infrastructure have been destroyed, and tens of thousands are seeking refuge in emergency shelters.