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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…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- 31 Aug 2020
ATU Launches Africa Innovations Challenge 2020
The Africa Telecommunication Union (ATU) has launched the ATU Africa Innovations Challenge 2020; a competition designed to identify and support young African innovators who have developed mobile…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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)…
- 27 Jan 2015
NCC Defends Shutdown of APC’s Fund Raising Platform
Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Monday said the commission banned the All Progressives Congress (APC) from using telecommunications service…
- 14 Aug 2025
ATU, AFRINIC Urge Governments, Regulators to Develop Internet Resilience Framework
As Africa continues to face internet disruptions, telecom leaders have urged governments and regulators to embrace and implement a Model Framework for Building Regional Internet Resilience. The…
- 30 Jul 2026
ATU Summit Ends in Abuja with Landmark Declaration to Eradicate Continental Digital Divide
African ministers responsible for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have adopted the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, committing member states to accelerate…
- 13 Mar 2014
Experts to Tackle Terrorism, Cyber Crime, Others At Securex 2014
Security experts are set to tackle the endemic issues on terrorism; cyber security; border, port and airport; counter intelligence, among others at this year’s security exhibition and conference…
- 30 Jan 2015
Satellite Operators Harp on Importance of C-band for Satellite Services in Africa
Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat, has warned African states of the consequences for the continent if C-band resources are reallocated to mobile operators. Speaking on behalf of the international…
- 4 Mar 2016
Nigeria Still Haven for Telecom Investors- Danbatta
With over 107 percent teledensity for voice segment of telecommunications services already achieved in Nigeria, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) and CEO, Nigerian…
- 17 Dec 2025
Qualcomm Completes Third Edition of Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the successful completion of its third annual Make in Africa (QMIA) Startup Mentorship Program, marked by the virtual Make in Africa Finale 2025. The…