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- 23 Oct 2014
Houlin Zhao Replaces Toure as ITU Secretary-General
ITU’s 19th Plenipotentiary Conference roundly endorsed Houlin Zhao of China as its next Secretary-General. Zhao will take office on 1 January 2015 for a term of four years, with the possibility of…
- 20 Jul 2022
Houlin Zhao Calls on African Leaders to Emulate Nigeria's Pantami
African leaders have been called upon to emulate Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. This call was made by the Secretary General of the…
- 3 Jan 2015
Zhao Takes Over as ITU Sec Gen
Houlin Zhao has resumed as Secretary-General of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for a term of four years, with the possibility of re-election for one additional four-year term. Zhao…
- 20 May 2016
ICT SMEs Are Vital for Socioeconomic Growth- ITU
ICT-enabled entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a particularly relevant role in ensuring economic growth in a sustainable and inclusive manner, Houlin Zhao, ITU…
- 3 May 2016
Nigeria Missing as 18 winners Emerged in WSIS 2016 Prizes
Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary-General has announced the 18 winners of the WSIS Prizes 2016 at the WSIS High-Level Opening Segment, which was held at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). No…
- 5 Oct 2015
CTO Moves to Coordination Role for ICTs in Commonwealth
Following his meeting in Geneva today with Houlin Zhao, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Shola Taylor, secretary-general of the Commonwealth Telecommunications…
- 14 Mar 2018
Half of World’s Population Lack Access Online - ITU
Houlin Zhao, secretary general, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has said that half of the population of the world are yet to enjoy the benefits of telecommunications and information…
- 28 Jan 2015
ITU marks 150th Anniversary with Awards for ICT Innovation
Houlin Zhao, secretary-general, ITU, has launched the ITU150 Awards that will be presented at the commemorative event in Geneva on 17 May 2015, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.…
- 13 Feb 2015
World Radio Day Broadcast Focuses on Youth, Innovation
World Radio Day, organized this year by UNESCO, EBU, the United Nations Office in Geneva, and ITU brings attention to the theme: “Youth and Innovation”, looking ahead to new and innovative means to…
- 27 Sept 2015
UN Broadband Commission Affirms Focus on Sustainable Development Goals
The power of broadband to leapfrog development roadblocks and bring access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities should put high-speed information and communication technology (ICT)…
- 17 May 2016
WTIS Day Focuses on ‘ICT Entrepreneurship for Social Impact’
World Telecommunication and Information Society celebrated the fact that billions of people around the world are now connected to a smart, networked environment and looked ahead to new and previously…
- 14 Jun 2022
Nigeria’s ICT Industry Growing in Leaps and Bounds – Pantami
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has told the global digital community that Nigeria has been witnessing phenomenal growth in its Information and…
- 13 Jul 2022
Pantami to Unveil 2 Books @Emerging Technologies Forum
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, will publicly unveil two of his recent books at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies,…
- 12 May 2015
ITU Council Looks to Implementation of Strategic Plan
ITU’s governing Council opened its annual session yesterday under the Chairmanship of Mr Wonki Min of the Republic of Korea. Among other matters, ITU Council will examine in detail the implementation…
- 22 Sept 2015
Africa Lags Behind the World in Internet Access says ITU
New data released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) reveals 57% of the world's population still lacks access to the internet, with Africa performing as the worst region globally in…
- 8 May 2015
Keri, Emuophedaro Advocate for More Female ICT Professionals in Sector
Yemi Keri, managing director, Edo State ICT Agency and Ufuoma Emuophedaro, editor-in-chief and convener, Girls in ICT (Nigeria), joined Dr. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology and…
- 12 Aug 2015
ITU Announces Telecom World Entrepreneurship Awards
ITU has launched the ITU Telecom World Entrepreneurship Awards 2015, a new awards programme for the most innovative start-ups, micro-, small and medium-sized businesses participating at ITU Telecom…
- 6 Jul 2015
ITU Telecom World 2015 to Prioritize Economic Development, Expanding Global Connectivity
A range of hot topics, including the Internet of Things (IoT); 5G mobile technologies; fostering ICT start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovation; developing cloud infrastructure; attracting investment;…
- 5 May 2015
ITU Establishes Group to Study the Network Standardization Requirements of ‘5G’
ITU has established a new Focus Group to identify the network standardization requirements for the ‘5G’ development of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) for 2020 and beyond. The network…
- 13 Mar 2015
ITU Addresses Regulatory Requirements for Small Satellite Communication Systems
The three-day symposium and workshop on small satellite regulation and communication systems was held in Prague, Czech Republic, 2-4 March 2015 focused on the regulatory aspects of the use of the…
- 4 Jul 2015
Nigeria Plans Big at ITU Telecom World 2015
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will form a major part of the delegation from Nigeria that will attend the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), ITU Telecom World 2015 in Budapest,…
- 20 Jun 2015
ITU Defines Vision, Roadmap for 5G Mobile Development
ITU has established the overall roadmap for the development of 5G mobile and defined the term it will apply to it as “IMT-2020”. With the finalization of its work on the “Vision” for 5G systems at a…
- 6 Mar 2015
ITU Publishes ‘Whitelist’ of Mobile Phones compatible with Hands-free Terminals in Cars
ITU has published a ‘whitelist’ of mobile phones that are compatible with Bluetooth®-enabled hands-free telephone systems in vehicles. The list will assist consumers and automakers in determining…
- 9 Jul 2015
Winners Emerged in ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators Competition
ITU has announced the two winners of the second ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition challenge, the Conflict Challenge. They will take part in ITU Telecom World 2015, taking place 12-15…
- 17 Jun 2015
Deadline Reached for Digital TV Switchover for 119 Countries in Europe, MEA, Central Asia
The deadline for the switchover from analogue to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), set at 00:01 UTC on June 17, heralded the development of ‘all-digital’ terrestrial broadcast…
- 16 Sept 2015
ITU Tackles Financial Inclusion for 2Bn People
Almost a year after its launch, the ITU Focus Group on Digital Financial Services (DFS) for Financial Inclusion is preparing to host its global meeting to discuss how the international…
- 1 Jun 2015
ITU to Mark Switchover from Analogue to Digital TV with Symposium
The deadline for the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, set for 17 June 2015, is applicable for all countries belonging to ITU Region-1 (Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Central…
- 4 Mar 2015
ITU Unveils Online Platform, Storytelling Campaign to Mark 150th Anniversary
A new website, www.itu150.org, has been launched to highlight ITU’s achievements and ongoing activities marking the Union’s 150th anniversary this year. The website contains new integrated…
- 26 Sept 2015
New UN Report says 3Q of Women & Girls Exposed to Cyber Violence
A new report released by the United Nations Broadband Commission reveals that almost three quarters of women online have been exposed to some form of cyber violence, and urges governments and…
- 12 Dec 2014
Huawei @ ITU Highlights Better Connected Digital Lifestyle
Huawei showcased its vision of "Building a Better Connected World" at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2014 in Doha, outlining a more convenient and smarter lifestyle…