Africa’s digital transformation is more than just connectivity; it’s about creating opportunities for education, healthcare, financial inclusion, and economic growth. This is according to GSMA Africa, and the Africa Group of Six (G6) mobile network operators, who convened this week at the Mobile World Congress (#MWC25) to review progress, share ideas, and map out the next […]
Read MoreThe Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu have held talks on how to secure telecoms infrastructure in the state. The meeting, which took place at the Lagos House, Ikeja, had in attendance members of the Lagos State cabinet and top management […]
Read MoreThe Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite gadget to combat illegal mining in the country. Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said this while briefing State House Correspondents, after the FEC meeting. He said the technology was […]
Read MoreVertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the continent. This year’s series of webcasts focus on […]
Read MoreTelecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores underscore the telco’s approach to addressing environmental challenges and commitment to transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. The ratings also reflect the company’s continued efforts to enhance […]
Read MoreGovernments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world’s vital undersea network of telecommunications cables.at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit Declaration, developed by the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience, includes a commitment to international efforts to reinforce submarine telecommunications cable resilience, centred […]
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IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has announced the commencement of incubation and acceleration programs at the newly built Ilorin Innovation Hub, ahead of the official commissioning of the […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat), a government-owned company that manages the country’s communication satellites, has begun a regional training program to provide young people with satellite knowledge. The initiative, which is titled “Building Grassroots Innovation in Satellite Technology,” will begin with a five-day Space-Tech Hackathon in Yola on February 24–28. Aisha Bantam, head of […]
Read MoreNigeria’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, fuelled by the financial services, oil and gas and fintech industries. This brings with it new investment prospects for data centres, to service advances in cloud computing infrastructure and the rollout of 5G technology. According to a 2023 research report, the size of the […]
Read MoreIn January 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a 50% telecoms tariff increase, a decision targeted at the sustainability of the industry, yet a move that was met with mixed reactions from the public since its implementation on February 11, 2025. This increase comes amid inflation and foreign exchange volatility, which have contributed to […]
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