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- 15 Jun 2020
ATU, Ericsson Sign MoU to Accelerate Growth of ICT in Africa
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to help fast track roll out of technology across the continent. According to ATU, a specialized…
- 15 Sept 2021
Nokia and ATU to Speed Up Digital Transformation and Knowledge Economy in Africa
Nokia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to drive digital transformation and the knowledge economy for socio-economic development across the continent.
- 12 May 2016
Ericsson Joins SMART Africa Alliance's Digital Africa Drive
The SMART Africa Secretariat and Ericsson have entered an Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) partnership to meet the goal of developing a more connected and fully functioning…
- 26 Jul 2026
Nigeria Pushes for United African Front Ahead of Global Telecoms Elections
Nigeria has called for greater unity among African nations to advance shared priorities and strengthen the continent's influence in international decision-making, especially with Africa seeking a…
- 20 Jul 2026
NCC Urges African Unity Ahead of ITU 2026 Conference, Calls for Stronger Telecom Collaboration
Nigerian Communications Commission has urged African countries to adopt a unified and technically coordinated position ahead of the 2026 International Telecommunication Union Conference, saying…
- 4 Oct 2020
Mozilla Partners ATU to Promote Rural ICT Connectivity in Africa
A project aimed to promote rural ICT connectivity in the African region has been established by Mozilla and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). Mr John Omo, secretary-general of ATU A…
- 19 Jul 2018
Nigeria Nominates Dr. Hussani For Africa Telecom Union Secretary General
The federal government of Nigeria has fielded Dr. Abubakar Sadiq Hussani as its candidate for the position of secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) in the forthcoming ATU…
- 24 Jul 2026
GSMA Supports Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, Joins Partners to Launch ATLAS Umoja
The GSMA supports the Abuja Ministerial Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa by Ministers and Heads of Delegation at the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of…
- 24 Sept 2015
Huawei, ATU Ink Deal on Tech Development in Africa
Huawei and the African Telecommunication Union (ATU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing information and communication technology (ICT) capability and literacy in…
- 20 Oct 2017
NCC: US Delegation Visits Commission, Lauds Regulatory Strides
Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Thursday, received a delegation from the United States Embassy in Abuja, The team, led by Rachel Atwood Mendiola, Fraud Prevention Manager, United…
- 22 Jul 2026
NCC Calls for Stronger African Regulatory Collaboration on Digital Governance
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among African telecommunications and communications regulators to enhance the use of data, evidence and market…
- 18 Jul 2024
WATRA says Telecommunications Sector Contributes 7% to Regional GDP
Aliyu Aboki, Executive Secretary of the West African Telecommunications Regulatory Assembly (WATRA) said that telecommunications sector contributes 7 percent annually to Gross Domestic Products (GDP)…
- 18 Jul 2016
Huawei Joins Initiative to Drive Africa's Digital Transformation
Huawei announced on Monday that it has joined the Smart Africa Alliance as Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) advisor and Platinum member at the Smart Africa Board Meeting. The…
- 21 Jul 2008
Toure Says Co-location Can Drive Down Cost of Internet
Dr Hammadoun Toure, secretary general, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has called on African leaders to embark on policies that encourage infrastructure sharing to reduce cost, of…
- 19 Dec 2022
Qualcomm Unveils Africa Innovation Platform
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging…
- 6 Jun 2025
Kenya Beats Nigeria As the Most Progressive ICT Regulation in Africa
Kenya is celebrating its regulatory ecosystem being ranked as the most progressive in Africa. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked the East African country first in its most…
- 10 May 2010
Toure, ITU Boss Says WAFICT Timely, Vital for Region’s Growth
West African ICT Congress (WAFICT), West Africa’s leading communications event at the weekend, received strong endorsement with kind words from the International Telecommunication Union, United…
- 21 Jul 2026
Why Africa's Top ICT Ministers Are Gathering in Abuja This Week
Nigeria will host telecommunications, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital economy ministers from across Africa for the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications…
- 15 Aug 2019
NCC to Host African Telecom Regulators in Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will on Tuesday host the 54-member nations of African Union (AU) on how regulatory activities of member states can be integrated for seamless connectivity…
- 15 Sept 2019
Fake Cell Phones Ringer Danger
There is an emerging niche trend in counterfeits, especially mobile phones and it threatens to destroy the telecommunications industry. Counterfeit sales have never been higher, costing the…
- 10 Dec 2012
NBC Says Plans for Digitization Programme on Course
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has restated plans to actualise the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting in Nigeria as scheduled. NBC said that Digital implementation Committee…
- 7 Feb 2024
Telecom Regulators Seek Deployment of a Single Emergency Number
Telecommunications regulators across Africa have called for the implementation of a single emergency number across the continent. The regulators met in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the African…
- 12 Feb 2021
AFRINC, ATU Commit to Stable, Robust Internet in Africa
The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) and the Africa Telecommunications Union (ATU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a stable and robust internet in Africa. The two…
- 26 Aug 2019
ITU 1st Digital African Week Opens in Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will on Tuesday host International Telecommunications Union (ITU) on a four-day 1st Digital African Week Conference in Abuja. The event billed to…
- 30 Jul 2019
Stakeholders Commend Ndukwe’s Appointment as MTN Nigeria Chairman
Stakeholders in the telecom industry have been unanimous in applauding the emergence of seasoned telecommunications technocrat Engr. Ernest Ndukwe has the Chairman of the Board of Directors of MTN…
- 12 Dec 2023
Maida Excited at Nigeria's Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
Nigerian Communications Commission's top management is excited about Nigeria's impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)'s World Radio Communications (WRC)…
- 6 Sept 2013
47 African Countries Agree on Frequency Coordination for Digital Switchover
Frequency coordination negotiations have succeeded in setting up the mechanism to deploy digital television in 47 Sub-Saharan African countries. The consolidation of national plans to…
- 10 Nov 2024
Gwandu Urges African Countries to Unite for 600MHz Spectrum Allocations
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, former Acting Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and former EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has…
- 13 Mar 2017
Three Decades After First Domain Registration AU Launches Dot Africa
The African Union (AU) has launched the. africa domain name, enabling African businesses, companies and individuals to champion their continent in the cybersphere. The development is coming more than…
- 9 Apr 2021
Glo-sponsored African Voices Profiles African Rugby Stars
African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by national telecommunications company, Globacom, will this week bring to viewers the inspirational stories of two Africans sportsmen who are creating a niche…