Closing the loop: telecom’s shift to a fully circular economy
The telecom industry is undergoing a quiet revolution - one that is as much about financial efficiency as it is about sustainability. Over the past few years, operators around the…
How modular data centers can support Nigeria’s ICT growth
By Gary Chomse, Regional Director, Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv Nigeria's information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, driven by the financial services, oil and gas,…
Nigeria’s government sets up joint committee for fiber cable protection
In an effort to curb the frequent damage to fiber optic cables caused by road construction and rehabilitation projects, the Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of…
Nigeria to implement data sovereignty by 2026 – Kashifu Abdullahi
Nigeria’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has revealed that by the end of 2025, the country will implement…
AI: the opportunity for Africa is in applications, not training LLMs – Kashifu Abdullahi.
Nigeria’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasized the importance of focusing on the practical applications of Artificial…
Experts urge for dedicated base, vessel, streamlined process for subsea cable repairs in Africa.
Subsea cable experts and digital infrastructure stakeholders are calling for a dedicated local base and specialized cable ship in Africa to address the continent’s subsea cable repair challenges. Currently, subsea…
Trump to control FCC, SEC others.
Earlier this week President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that is expected to give his administration further control over government agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).The order also…
Alibaba Group to invest more in cloud and AI infrastructure in next three years than past decade
Alibaba Group has announced it will significantly increase its investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next three years, surpassing the total amount spent in the past decade. During…
Microsoft scales back data center expansion, international spending, with implications for Africa
Microsoft has recently pulled back from significant data center expansions, with a notable reduction in its international spending. According to a report from TD Cowen Insight, Microsoft has canceled several…
Africa must scale digital infrastructure to remain competitive – Africa Hyperscalers
Industry experts at the Africa Hyperscalers Digital Infrastructure Outlook emphasized the critical need for Africa to scale its digital infrastructure to remain competitive in the global economy. In his market brief presentation, Guy Zibi,…