Every fibre cut sets Nigeria’s digital economy back, but who pays?
TechCabal | 04.11.2026 09:23
When Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, signed the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order in June 2024, the Federal Government aimed to shield telecommunications assets from relentless vandalism and physical damage. By classifying fibre lines, base stations, and data centres as vital national security installations, the order sought to impose deterrent penalties and curb unauthorised tampering.
