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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Africa Hyperscalers AI-Readiness Session taking…
The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) this week moved ECOWAS’s free-roaming agenda from policy pledge to practical reality, as Monrovia hosted the launch of free roaming between Liberia and…
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator is initiating a major overhaul of the country’s 22-year-old communications law, aiming to bring it in line with today’s digital realities—from artificial intelligence and 5G to cybersecurity…
Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko has been appointed Acting Director General of Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA), the country’s telecommunications regulator. With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, broadcasting…
On February 13, 2025, senior telecom executives, infrastructure providers, telecom operators, technology providers, service providers, regulators, investors, telco associations, consultants, and professionals across various verticals of the telecom industry will…
Airtel Africa, leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Balsingh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airtel Networks Limited, also known…
CSquared Group has appointed Willem Marais as its Chief Commercial Officer. Willem Marais, the former Chief Business Development Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, was responsible for the group's business development,…
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) recently held a one-day strategic stakeholders meeting in Abuja, themed "Harnessing States' Potential through Technical Efficiencies." The event brought together State Commissioners,…
OpenAI is actively exploring the development of a new AI server chip, engaging in discussions with chip designers such as Broadcom, as reported by The Information. CEO Sam Altman is…
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined Meta $220 million for violating Nigerian data protection and privacy laws on its social platforms. The FCCPC stated that Meta…
A new report by Xalam Analytics paints a promising picture of Africa's data center market, highlighting a boom fueled by strong mobile infrastructure, surging data traffic, and growing cloud services.…
The Information Technology Law 2024 recently signed by Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has sparked concerns about its impact on digital access in Nigeria. Governor Ododo's quick approval of six new bills, including…
British telecommunications holding group, BT Group has launched new technology to improve energy savings across EE mobile sites. Called 'cell sleep' technology, this innovation is expected to significantly save energy…
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are renewing their push for an increase in the prices of calls, data, and other services after multiple failed attempts in the last 11 years. The…
Eutelsat, one of the world's leading satellite operators, is reportedly exploring the sale of its teleport ground station network in a deal that could fetch around €800 million. This move…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned Chinese carriers from offering broadband services in the United States. Citing national security concerns, the US telecommunications regulator has China Telecom and China…
BT's mobile network operator, EE, has successfully completed the nationwide shutdown of its 3G network, solidifying its position as the first UK operator to achieve this milestone. Belfast saw the…
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is urging states and local governments nationwide to reduce taxes imposed on telecom companies, warning that excessive taxation could hinder industry growth.…
Airtel Kenya is gearing up for substantial network expansion across the country in 2024, with plans to construct up to 1,000 new network sites while increasing its 5G network coverage…
Airtel Africa has announced the registration of its 150 millionth customer, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to provide millions of individuals with access to reliable and high-quality…
Axian Telecom has successfully completed its acquisition of additional shares in Senegalese telecoms operator Free, increasing its ownership from 40% to 80%. This strategic move aims to achieve two things:…
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…
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…
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,…