Yusuf Maitama Tuggar highlights subsea cable agreement

A subsea fiber-optic cable project between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea just moved from diplomatic talk to a signed infrastructure deal aimed at boosting regional broadband and cybersecurity.

Agreement follows Tinubu's August 2024 state visit

• Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister called the signing a major step in economic diplomacy.
• The project builds on outcomes from President Tinubu's trip to Malabo last year.
• Tuggar says the initiative shows how high-level engagements can produce tangible infrastructure.

Backbone Connectivity Network Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea ink the deal

• BNC's Ibrahim Dikko signed for Nigeria during the ceremony in Malabo.
• Equatorial Guinea's Transport, Telecommunications, and AI Minister represented the host government.
• The First Deputy Prime Minister supervised the signing as the senior official present.

Digital resilience and cross-border collaboration in focus

• The subsea cable aims to expand broadband capacity and strengthen regional communications.
• Enhanced cybersecurity cooperation is part of the package for both countries.
• Nigeria is pushing African-led digital solutions and deeper regional integration through improved infrastructure.