Improved regulation to boost Nigeria’s internet traffic by 1000% in five years, industry stakeholders say

Stakeholders in Nigeria's digital infrastructure industry have called for improved regulation to support the sector's growth, forecasting that internet traffic in the country could increase by 1000% in the next…

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Read more about the article Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable
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Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable

Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) international wholesale arm, and first international service provider in Italy, has partnered with Kush Investments, a UAE-based firm to provide virtual fibers on the Equiano subsea…

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Read more about the article 2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano
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2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano

The long-anticipated 2Africa subsea cable, considered one of the most robust cable systems to serve Africa and the Middle East, is set to land in Nigeria in November 2023. This…

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Read more about the article Nigeria’s telecoms regulators get new bosses in sweeping industry change
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Nigeria’s telecoms regulators get new bosses in sweeping industry change

In an authoritative move echoing the new digital signposts for Nigeria, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu appointed five new Chief Executive Officers across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications,…

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Read more about the article American Tower to cut greenhouse emissions in Africa by 21%
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American Tower to cut greenhouse emissions in Africa by 21%

American Tower Corporation (ATC) has highlighted its sustainability commitment in its recent report, as the company revealed it has cut direct emissions by 11 percent. The tower infrastructure's African subsidiary,…

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Amazon Project Kuiper launches first prototype satellites  

Amazon's Project Kuiper, a satellite broadband initiative aimed at providing internet access from low Earth Orbit (LEO), has launched two prototype satellites. These satellites were deployed at an altitude of…

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