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- 24 Oct 2024
AfriTECH 4.0 Unveils QNET, Galaxy Backbone, Digital Realty, Hyperspace, Other Sponsors Driving Africa's Digital Future
The organizers of AfriTECH 4.0 are thrilled to announce the official sponsors of this year’s event, showcasing a lineup of renowned organizations committed to advancing Africa’s digital…
- 3 Dec 2024
Galaxy Backbone CEO Advocates for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure in Africa
Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, has underscored the importance of building sustainable digital infrastructure to fuel Africa's economic…
- 17 May 2026
GBB Says Cross-border Partnerships Key to Africa’s Digital Transformation
Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has said that sustained collaboration among African countries remains central to the continent’s drive toward digital transformation. The organisation stressed that…
- 21 Apr 2026
UniCloud Africa, Open Access Data Centres Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty Across Africa
UniCloud Africa (UCA), the premier pan-African sovereign cloud platform, and Open Access Data Centres (OADC), one of the leading data centre companies in Africa, and Africa’s fastest-growing data…
- 25 Feb 2016
Innovation Africa Digital Summit 2016 Gets LOC in Abuja
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2016 Innovation Africa Digital (IAD) Summit being hosted by Galaxy Backbone Ltd and the Government of Nigeria in partnership with Extensia Uk has been…
- 8 Nov 2021
IFC Backs Liquid Intelligent Technologies to Boost Africa’s Digital Infrastructure
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to expand data centre capacity and the rollout of fibre-optic cable on the African continent. The…
- 18 Feb 2026
Chams Carves Out Subsidiary to Support Africa’s Digital Transformation
Chams Holding Company Plc, (Chams Holdco), digital payments and verification firm, has created a new subsidiary which is expected to strengthen the push for Africa’s digital transformation. The…
- 26 Mar 2025
TelCables, Megaport Partnership Boosts West Africa's Digital Connectivity
TelCables West Africa and Megaport partnership is set to transform digital connectivity for West African nations like Nigeria and Ghana. This collaboration offers unprecedented access to over 930…
- 6 Nov 2025
Countdown to AfriTECH 5.0: Meet the Speakers Driving Conversations on Africa’s Digital Independence in the AI Era
The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos. The conference…
- 19 Jun 2024
IFC, Proparco Partner WIOCC Group to Expand Digital Infrastructure in Africa
A financing package announced from IFC and Proparco for digital infrastructure provider WIOCC Group will fund WIOCC's expansion strategy in three African countries, enhancing the continent's digital…
- 17 Feb 2022
MFS Africa Looks to Strengthen PAPSS Backbone
African digital payments network MFS Africa has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, the newly established African cross-border and financial markets infrastructure…
- 13 Jul 2021
Africa Prudential Delivers Backbone for “Aura By Transcorp Hotels” Hospitality Platform
Africa Prudential has demonstrated its digital capabilities, with the launch of “Aura by Transcorp Hotels”, an innovative commercial cloud-based product launched in the Nigerian market. “Aura by…
- 23 Feb 2026
Prof. Adeyanju is Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Backbone for a Connected Future in Two Years of Purposeful Leadership
Two years ago, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), appointed a new Executive Management Team at Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and this marked a…
- 29 Aug 2025
GITEX Nigeria 2025: MTN and Global Tech Titans Unite to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Future
In a significant move set to bolster Nigeria's rapidly growing digital economy, tech company MTN has been confirmed as a key partner for the inaugural GITEX Nigeria event. The prestigious tech…
- 27 Mar 2025
Nigeria's $1 Trillion Economy Vision Hinges on Digital Backbone
Industry leaders at a summit on the implementation of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) framework in Nigeria have established a direct link between Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy…
- 10 Apr 2026
AfDB Okays $200m for Nigeria’s Digital Backbone, Others
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria to support a landmark digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding broadband access, developing digital…
- 25 Sept 2025
Dabengwa Data Centre Earns Tier III Status, Boosting MTN’s Digital Backbone
MTN Nigeria, leading technology company, has attained the Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility (TCCF) for its Dabengwa Data Centre, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
- 25 Apr 2016
Galaxy Backbone to Drive Nigeria's Digital Growth
Galaxy Backbone Ltd, as the ICT infrastructure services company of the Federal Government, has again reiterated its commitment to drive Nigeria’s digital growth as an emerging market leader on the…
- 31 Oct 2022
NCC, Zoho, Digital Encode, Galaxy Backbone, others for AfriTECH 2.0
Stakeholders will gather in Lagos, Nigeria, on 09 November 2022 for another edition of Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 2.0) sponsored by Zoho Corporation, Digital Encode, Galaxy Backbone…
- 13 Jul 2018
Galaxy Backbone Bags Award for Digital Innovation in Federal Government
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), an Industry-led stakeholder organization, recently concluded their annual .ng awards ceremony. Through the .ng Awards, NIRA seeks to recognize…
- 19 Apr 2021
MTN, Galaxy Backbone, Inq Digital, Remita, Others Partner eBusinesslife On Girls In ICT Campaign
As the date for the eBusinesslife International Girls in ICT Day draws near, more corporate organisations have come to align with the campaign geared at sensitising young girls to take up career…
- 30 Oct 2025
WIOCC, Abia State Break Ground on Landmark Fibre Duct Infrastructure Project to Drive Digital Inclusion
WIOCC, Africa’s Digital Backbone, in partnership with the Abia State Government, successfully held the Abia State Duct Infrastructure Project Groundbreaking Ceremony on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at…
- 8 Sept 2025
WATISE 2025: Stakeholders Rally to Unlock West Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy
The 2025 West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE), held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos, concluded with a unified call for strategic partnerships, inclusive…
- 12 Aug 2020
CFI, Liquid Telecom Partner to Accelerate Digital & Financial Inclusion in Africa
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) and the Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) have announced the launch of Sasai Wi-Fi Finder, a potential game-changer in driving digital and financial inclusion in Africa.…
- 7 Apr 2024
WIOCC, Open Access Data Centres Drive STEM Inspiration at Sammy Bright School in Lagos
WIOCC Group, the parent company of WIOCC, Africa’s digital backbone; and Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Africa’s fastest-growing data centre company; elevated their Corporate Social Responsibility…
- 18 Mar 2024
WIOCC’s Strategic Role in Addressing Subsea Cable Outages
WIOCC, Africa’s digital backbone, is leading the continent’s response to the cable cuts currently affecting the WACS, ACE, Main One and SAT3 subsea systems on Africa’s western seaboard. WIOCC’s…
- 17 Dec 2025
Mastercard Expands Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Driving Digital Economy Growth
Mastercard says it has expanded its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025, a milestone that brings millions of consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-growing…
- 20 Oct 2021
AFDB, MTN Ink $500,000 Grant Agreement to Enhance Women’s Access to Financial Services in Nigeria
The African Development Bank’s initiative, the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), and Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, have signed an…
- 7 Aug 2026
GITEX Nigeria to spotlight Africa’s $1trn AI economic potential
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a leading digital economy in Africa as it prepares to host the second edition of GITEX Nigeria, against projections that the continent’s artificial…
- 1 Oct 2025
AfriTECH 5.0: Where Policy Meets Progress—NCC, itel, IXPN Join Forces
Momentum is building for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum ( AfriTECH 5.0) , as the annual innovation forum confirms five major sponsors committed to shaping Africa’s digital…