Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and WIOCC Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of Nigeria’s digital economy. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), will focus on investments in critical digital infrastructure and enhancing stakeholder engagement to drive digital connectivity and inclusion across the country.
The two organizations will work together to review and improve Nigeria’s National Policy on Telecommunications to align with the growing needs of the digital economy. WIOCC Group has committed to deploying a hyperscale open-access digital platform for internet service providers (ISPs), equipped with advanced fibre and colocation facilities. The partnership also includes collaboration with the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), aimed at improving broadband quality and expanding infrastructure to connect more homes and businesses.
Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, highlighted the commitment from WIOCC to invest significantly in last-mile connectivity, bringing high-quality internet services directly to Nigerian homes and businesses. Furthermore, WIOCC will provide digital infrastructure training and support job creation for Nigerian youth, contributing to the country’s long-term digital development.
