Nigeria launches Project Bridge, seeks private investors for 90,000km broadband network.

The Nigerian government has launched Project Bridge, a sweeping digital infrastructure initiative aimed at deploying 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable nationwide. The project, led by the Federal Ministry of…

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Alphabet’s Taara sets its sight on revolutionizing internet in Africa with laser-based connectivity

Alphabet’s Taara project, born out of the company’s experimental X lab, is using lasers to deliver high-speed internet - offering a compelling alternative to traditional fiber optics and satellite systems…

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