Nigeria has signed a landmark digital infrastructure agreement with Equatorial Guinea. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, who signed on behalf of Nigeria in Malabo last, said the agreement marked asignificant milestone in regional economic diplomacy.
According to Turga, the project focuses on the development of a subsea fiber-optic cable designed to expand broadband capacity, strengthen digital communications, and enhance regional cybersecurity collaboration. The minister emphasised that the initiative demonstrated how high-level diplomatic engagements can translate into tangible infrastructure projects that drive connectivity and economic growth.
He noted that the agreement was part of the outcomes of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Malabo in August 2024 and aligned with Nigeria’s broader strategy of leveraging diplomacy to foster economic development. By moving from policy dialogue to practical implementation, the minister hinted, the project is expected to boost digital resilience and create new opportunities for cross-border collaboration and investment across the region.
The principles agreement was signed by Backbone Connectivity Network (BNC) Nigeria Ltd., represented by Alhaji Ibrahim Dikko Equatorial, and Guinea’s Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence Systems, Honorato Evita Oma. The signing was overseen by Equatorial Guinea’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Business Promotion and Industry, Gaudencio Mohaba Messu.
The engagement underscores Nigeria’s commitment to advancing African-led digital solutions, strengthening regional integration, and promoting shared economic growth through improved digital infrastructure.
