Summary:
- The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has signed a $2 million grant agreement with the Nigerian government to expand the country's fiber optic infrastructure by 90,000 km.
- This project aims to improve internet connectivity and access across Nigeria, particularly in underserved and rural areas, by expanding the country's fiber optic network.
- The initiative is part of the U.S. government's efforts to support Nigeria's digital transformation and promote economic growth through improved access to digital technologies and services.