National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN)

Ensuring broadband connectivity becomes accessible, affordable,
and impactful for every Nigerian.

About Us

Introduction to the NBAN

The National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), led by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, is a collaborative platform uniting government, private sector, civil society, and international partners to accelerate broadband adoption, bridge the digital divide, and drive inclusive, affordable, and impactful digital connectivity for all Nigerians.

The NBAN's Objectives

Our Aim

Stakeholder Collaboration

Foster partnerships among government, telecom operators, and technology providers to ensure inclusive broadband usage.

Broadband Accessibility

Expand broadband availability in urban and rural areas, connecting key facilities such as schools, hospitals, libraries etc.

Digital Inclusion

Provide affordable devices and implement digital literacy programmes to empower underserved communities and drive adoption.

Local Innovation

Promote local content creation and the use of digital technologies to boost economic growth in key sectors.

Infrastructure Development

Address barriers such as high Right of Way (RoW) charges and regulatory hurdles across states to accelerate broadband network rollout.

NBAN Nodes

Establish and operationalise local NBAN nodes across all states to support localised broadband initiatives.

Investment Returns

Ensure sustainable broadband growth through business models that deliver measurable returns on infrastructure investments.

Public Sector

Federal and state governments, NCC, NITDA.

Private Sector

Telecom operators, infrastructure providers, and device manufacturers.

Civil Society Organizations

Digital inclusion and advocacy groups

Development Partners

International organizations like ITU, World Bank, and USAID.

NBAN Partners With

Our Partners

Publications

Access NBAN’s research reports, policy briefs, and case studies on broadband and digital inclusion.

Tools and Guides

Download toolkits, training materials, and other resources for communities and stakeholders.

Media Centre

Browse press releases, media coverage, and multimedia content showcasing NBAN’s work.

NBAN Resources

More On NBAN

Are you passionate about bridging Nigeria’s digital divide? Join us to make broadband accessible to every Nigerian through partnerships, investments, or volunteering.

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Explore how your organization can collaborate with NBAN to support broadband projects, digital literacy programmes, and more.

Partnership Opportunities

Support our mission to expand broadband access and digital literacy in underserved communities. Every contribution makes a difference.

Donate

Help deliver digital literacy training, distribute devices, and connect communities to the internet.

Volunteer

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