This remarkable milestone, part of Phase II of the National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) project, underscores GBB’s unwavering commitment to connecting the nation and enabling Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Commenting on this achievement, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, managing director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, stated:

“The expansion of our fibre optic network to Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin is a significant step forward in our mission to bridge the digital divide and position Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. This advanced infrastructure empowers us to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that serve the needs of both the public and private sectors.”

According to a statement signed by Mr. Chidi Okpala, head, Corporate Communications at Galaxy Backbone, with a robust cross-country optical fibre backbone now extending over 5,000 kilometers and across 27 state capitals, GBB has solidified its role as the digital backbone of Nigeria.

This development seamlessly integrates the nation’s six geopolitical zones, enhancing digital inclusion, fostering economic growth and position GBB as the digital backbone of Nigeria.

The newly completed Abuja-to-Lagos route, traversing key cities such as Minna, Bida, Mokwa, ilorin, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibadan and Lagos, is a strategic enhancement designed to strengthen network reliability.

By establishing a closed network ring linking Lagos—the nation’s economic hub—to Abuja, the capital city, GBB ensures service redundancy and minimizes potential downtime, delivering a world-class user experience.

Prof. Adeyanju highlighted the broader implications of this achievement, adding:

“This expansion not only supports the government’s digital economy agenda but also sets the stage for meaningful collaboration with private sector organizations seeking to leverage our infrastructure. Together, we can unlock innovation and drive sustainable development across diverse sectors.”

Galaxy Backbone’s dedication to delivering high-speed, secure connectivity continues to empower government institutions and businesses.

By extending its reach into Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin, GBB reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in Nigeria’s socio-economic development and its digital transformation journey towards becoming a digital inclusive nation.

The Technology service provider received the Best Fibre Optic Infrastructure Service Provider award at the Cyber Africa Awards.

This marks the Phase3 Telecom’s third award category win and fourth recognition by Cyber Africa across its platforms since 2011 for its continuing industry contributions within the telecommunications and technology spaces.

In the same period, Phase3 was awarded the Broadband Service Provider of The Year at the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA).

The Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) is an award ceremony organised to recognise, celebrate and reward Technology Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Academicians, Inventors and policymakers (Government) in Nigeria through online voting.

The Awards aims to build a large scale and internationally recognised Technology Awards in Nigeria.

The award ceremony is organised by Technology AVENUE, a leading Technology, Media, Events & Entertainment Management Company with an unparalleled and unique approach to service delivery.

Commenting on the high honours, Stanley Jegede, Phase3 Telecom Executive Chairman, called the awards an auspicious recognition in the wake of the company’s 18th year of business operations. “These awards reaffirm our team’s commitment to investing and innovating to foster digital transformation; engender top value for clients and strengthen our vision to firmly establish West Africa as a powerhouse in global technology and telecommunications play,” he said.

The awards reinforce the company’s mission to provide excellent services to connect people and businesses for the socio-economic development of Africa.

To achieve this, Phase3 Telecom has invested in state-of-the-art digital infrastructure to significantly improve connectivity in the ECOWAS region and other international markets. In doing so, Phase3 expanded its suite of managed services, products and solutions/innovations to bridge the digital divide in Africa.