Updated · https://www.techafricanews.com/ · Aug 13
Nigeria, Burkina Faso Explore Project BRIDGE to Halve Internet Costs by 50%
Updated
Updated · https://www.techafricanews.com/ · Aug 13
Nigeria, Burkina Faso Explore Project BRIDGE to Halve Internet Costs by 50%
2 articles · Updated · https://www.techafricanews.com/ · Aug 13
Summary
Project BRIDGE could cut Burkina Faso’s internet connectivity costs by up to 50% under a partnership Nigeria and Burkina Faso discussed in Ouagadougou.
Technical teams will assess two cross-border routes—Nigeria-Niger-Burkina Faso and Nigeria-Benin-Burkina Faso—to identify the most viable path for cheaper, more resilient connectivity.
A joint Technical Working Committee will draft the implementation framework as the talks widen beyond fibre to digital skills, startup links, AI, cybersecurity and shared computing infrastructure.
Nigeria also floated sharing its 3 Million Technical Talent model, while backing Burkina Faso’s Innovation Campus as part of a broader push for regional digital integration.
The outreach follows Nigeria’s recent engagement with Benin and planned talks with Niger and Chad, underscoring Abuja’s aim to position itself as a West Africa-Sahel digital gateway.