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How A Returning Expat Built Her Own Undersea Cable To Get Decent Internet Access In Nigeria

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How A Returning Expat Built Her Own Undersea Cable To Get Decent Internet Access In Nigeria

submitted over 6 years ago by taya

How A Returning Expat Built Her Own Undersea Cable To Get Decent Internet Access In Nigeria
  • Funke Opeke, the CEO of Main One undersea cable, worked hard to bring internet connectivity to West Africa by laying Nigeria's first privately-funded undersea internet cable.
  • Despite facing skepticism and challenges, Opeke's determination led to the successful completion of the cable in 2010, improving internet access in the region and highlighting the need for further infrastructure development to fully utilize the connectivity.
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