Nigeria’s journey towards a digitally connected future has been significantly propelled by strategic investments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, largely supported by Chinese financial institutions and technology firms like ZTE (Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation), Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd, and Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China.
These crucial loans have laid the groundwork for enhanced communication, improved public safety, and expanded internet access across the nation. From rural telephony in the early 2000s to modern satellite and e-governance solutions, these projects highlight a consistent drive to bridge the digital divide and strengthen national security.
According to Global development policy center, here are eight times China backed Nigeria’s digital leap with infrastructure loans (2002 -2018)
