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Google Launches African Hubs, Boosting Internet Access and Economy

9/25/2025

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Google is launching four hubs across Africa, with Nigeria identified as a key hub.
The hubs will connect to Google’s Equiano and Umoja subsea cables, boosting internet reliability and reducing costs.
Nigeria targets 70% broadband penetration by 2025, and the World Bank estimates Africa’s digital economy could add $180 billion to GDP by 2025 with better broadband.

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Story summary

Google is launching four hubs across Africa, with Nigeria identified as a key hub.
The hubs will connect to Google’s Equiano and Umoja subsea cables, boosting internet reliability and reducing costs.
Nigeria targets 70% broadband penetration by 2025, and the World Bank estimates Africa’s digital economy could add $180 billion to GDP by 2025 with better broadband.