Nigeria Launches Initiative to Bridge Connectivity Gap in Universities
The project aims to deliver high-speed fibre-optic internet directly to student hostels, enhancing access to digital learning and collaboration tools.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the pilot phase of “Fibre 2 Hostel Initiative” at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka. The project aims to deliver high-speed fibre-optic internet directly to student hostels, enhancing access to digital learning and collaboration tools.
Unveiled by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, it will provide each hostel with high-speed fibre-optic broadband, secure Wi-Fi access, and real-time performance monitoring. Designed to enhance digital learning, the intervention aims to transform student access to educational resources, virtual collaboration tools, and online research platforms.
Dr. Tijani highlighted that this initiative supports the government’s broader goal of improving digital connectivity in educational institutions to foster innovation and bridge the digital divide. UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, welcomed the project, noting it aligns with the university’s vision to fully digitalize the campus and improve the learning environment.
Implemented in partnership with private broadband providers and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the rollout will begin with four major hostels—Femi Gbajabiamila, Elkanemi, Honours, and Erastus Akingbola—with plans to expand across all student residences.
