Nigeria signs new legislation designating digital assets as critical national infrastructure

Nigeria's Federal Government has officially designated digital infrastructure as critical national infrastructure through the release of the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’ This gazette aims…

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Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2024 convenes stakeholders to shape the future of digital infrastructure

Leading hyperscalers, digital infrastructure operators, investors, and regulators are confirmed to attend the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, scheduled for September 5, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This pivotal event aims to address…

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Africa’s digital future: an urgent call to action

Hyperscalers Convergence Africa, hosted by Africa Hyperscalers, will unite Africa’s digital leaders and influencers. Together, we will engage in a collaborative dialogue aimed at overcoming the infrastructural barriers hindering the realization of a connected digital economy.

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Spectrum and other costs are killing digital infrastructure companies, regulator admits

Ghana's Minister for Communication and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has acknowledged that the demise of broadband service providers in the country can be traced back to the steep fees for 4G…

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WIOCC receives funding from WorldBank, Proparco to expand its data center Footprint in Africa

The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Group, has received funding from two development finance institutions: the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Proparco, owned by the French Development Agency. According…

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