President Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission on Wednesday in Abuja.
The minister stressed that the approval marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s digital strategy.
He said: “As you know, Mr. President has been very clear about his ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, and digital technology is central to achieving that vision.
“Nigeria today is the only country in West Africa with non-communication satellites. And we have been given the go-ahead to procure two new ones, ensuring that we can use that satellite to connect.
“The 90,000 kilometres fibre optic project is not a dream. About 60 per cent of the work has already been completed, and the funding for the project is secure.
“As we bring more Nigerians online, connectivity without protection is incomplete. Privacy is the foundation of trust, safety and sustainability in the digital world.
“The success of Nigeria’s digital economy will depend not just on infrastructure and talent, but on trust, and the NDPC remains central to building that trust.”
