Tizeti Lights Up Campuses with Fast Internet

Students in Nigeria’s public universities are getting a tech boost, thanks to a new internet rollout backed by the government and Tizeti. The Fibre-to-Hostel programme is bringing lightning-fast internet speeds of up to 200 Mbps straight to student hostels at the University of Lagos and the University of Abuja.

This joint effort involves the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Galaxy Backbone, and tech partner Huawei. It marks a fresh move under Minister Bosun Tijani to close Nigeria’s digital gap and improve access to digital tools in learning spaces.

At the launch event, Tizeti’s Chief Marketing Officer, Temitope Osunrinde, described the development as a dream come true. “Twenty years ago, internet access was a distant luxury. Today, we are delivering what we once dreamed of right to the doorstep of students,” said Osunrinde, who is also a UNILAG alumnus.

Speed, Simplicity and Opportunity in One Click

The new broadband rollout isn’t just about speed. It’s about giving students the same access enjoyed by their peers abroad. With internet speeds between 50 Mbps and 200 Mbps, they can now attend virtual lectures, download large research files, and collaborate in real-time.

The Fibre-to-Hostel initiative follows a model known as the Triple Helix: a global framework that connects government, academia, and industry. Tizeti’s CEO, Kendall Ananyi, believes this is what Nigeria needs now. “The internet is the fuel of innovation, the foundation of research, and the bridge to global opportunity,” Ananyi said.

This upgrade gives students the chance to be more than just consumers of technology—they can now become creators too. With better access to online tools, Nigeria’s next generation of developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs may very well emerge from hostel rooms.

Expansion Plans Already Underway

The project has kicked off at two universities, but there’s more to come. Tizeti says the next stops include Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the University of Jos. The company, already known for its FreeFiber service, hopes to scale the new programme to five more schools in the coming months.

Tizeti is no stranger to ambitious goals. Backed by Y Combinator, it has already connected over three million people across cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abeokuta.

At the launch event were key stakeholders including the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, as well as the Vice Chancellors of UNILAG and UniAbuja—Professors Folashade Ogunsola and Patricia Lar. Also present was Galaxy Backbone boss, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju.

According to Ananyi, “We are not just connecting campuses; we are unlocking the next generation of African changemakers.”