Could we reach the earth's core using today's nuclear arsenal?

The setting is basically earth. Our planet is unfortunately on a collision course with a large asteroid. However, humans have discovered and decoded a message from an ancient, advanced alien race (our parents). These aliens have left behind technology and knowledge that could save the planet, but this technology is encased in the earth's core (so that we may only access it when we are "ready"). If the whole world worked together for the next 5-10 years, would it be possible to detonate our way down to the outer core using our nuclear arsenal? I know that lateral pressure is a problem and if you dig a cylindrical hole it will collapse, but could we dig a cone-shaped hole?

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