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- 24 May 2017
MainOne Says Improved Investments to Drive Data Explosion in Africa
Ms. Funke Opeke, CEO of MainOne joined experts at the International Telecoms Week conference in Chicago who highlighted the need to accelerate investment in Africa to facilitate the continent’s…
- 21 May 2018
Terrestrial Fibre Still Mother of all Bottlenecks in Africa - Experts
Experts at the Africa Session of the International Telecoms Week conference in Chicago have described terrestrial fibre constraints as the mother of all bottlenecks hindering increased Internet…
- 7 Aug 2025
NCC Calls for Unified Action to Protect Nigeria’s Telecom Infrastructure at CNII Conference
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for unified action among all stakeholders to protect Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure, underscoring the urgent need to safeguard the nation’s…
- 13 May 2014
MainOne Leads African Brand @ ITW 2014
MainOne, leading provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for businesses in West Africa is shining the spotlight on Africa at the International Telecommunications Week (ITW) 2014…
- 31 May 2010
WafriTel, Wafict Begin this Week
The 10th West African International Telecommunications and Information Communications Technology exhibition (W.Afri.Tel 2010) and West African Information Communications Technology (Wafict) Congress…
- 20 Oct 2008
Etisalat Showcases Products @ GITEX Technology Week ahead of Launch
Etisalat Nigeria, the latest telecommunications provider will be taking its place among international telecom players at one of the largest technology forums in the world, GITEX Technology Week 2008,…
- 15 Dec 2023
GSMA Hails Groundbreaking Spectrum Decisions @ WRC-23
The World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) concluded this week with groundbreaking spectrum decisions that will shape the future of mobile communications. Governments agreed on new mobile…
- 17 Jun 2019
Gwandu Urges Ethiopia to Learn from Nigeria's Telecom Deregulation
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, non-executive chair of the Commonwealth ITU Group (CIG) and the former commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has advised Ethiopia to learn from Nigeria as…
- 20 Oct 2008
Atcon Gears Up for ComBIT 2008 Expo
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) has geared up to host the world as ComBIT 2008 Expo – an annual international information and communications technology exhibition…
- 30 Mar 2017
Can Technology and Connectivity Disrupt Insurance?
On my way to the Pinet eInsurance conference hosted in Lagos last week, I asked myself a question. What does insurance have to do with telecom or technology for that matter? Plenty I concluded!…
- 4 May 2015
MainOne Leads Africa Panel on Local Content, Data Traffic at IT-Week
MainOne, leading communications Services Company and operator of the premier Tier III Data Center in West Africa, MDX-I, will lead the African panel on localizing Content and Data Traffic in Africa…
- 17 Aug 2010
Juwah Receives Atcon, Says NCC Shall Be Fair, Firm
Dr. Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has declared that the telecom regulatory body under his leadership will uphold…
- 6 Apr 2012
Dr. Ndukwe Chairs Beacon of ICT Awards 2012
Communication Week Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, has announced Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, father of modern Nigeria telecom and former executive vice-chairman and chief executive…
- 13 Sept 2019
Cisco, ITU Partner to Boost Digital Skills in Africa
Global networking solutions giant Cisco and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have joined forces to tackle the digital skills gap, and Africa has been named as one of regions in which…
- 13 Nov 2008
Season 3 of ngNOG Summit Holds November
he 3rd edition of the Nigerian Network Operators Group (ngNOG) workshop and meetings holds between 17th and 25th November, 2008 at the University of Lagos. Charles Uwadia, president, Nigeria Computer…
- 30 Apr 2014
Adenuga honoured with Grand Commander of Business Award
Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., chairman of Globacom, has received the highest business recognition at the 17th City People Awards for Excellence 2014, held in Lagos over the weekend. Adenuga was presented…
- 12 Feb 2018
Curbing N127bn Cybersecurity Annual Losses via Tardigrade’s ERA Roadmap
With cyber attacks on the rise, organisations across the globe are contending with loss of reputation, loss of customers, potential financial liabilities, regulatory notification requirements and…
- 10 Nov 2015
Nigeria Takes Over Chairmanship of ITU’s Radio Council
Nigeria early in the week became the first African country to head the World Radio Communications (WRC) Council an arm of the 150 year old International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The individual…
- 12 Oct 2015
ITU Telecom World 2015 to Focus on Supporting ICT SMEs, Start-ups
ITU Telecom World 2015, the global ICT innovation event for SMEs, corporates and governments opened yesterday in Budapest. The event kicked off with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, in the presence of…
- 12 Dec 2021
5G: US Warns Nigeria against Permitting Untrusted Telecoms Suppliers
Mary Leonard, United States Ambassador to Nigeria, cautioned the Nigerian government against permitting untrusted telecommunications suppliers to participate in or control any part of the…
- 19 May 2026
Maida, EVC NCC to Lead Speakers @ 17th Africa’s BoICT Merit & Leadership Lecture
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has has been confirmed as a Special Guest of Honour at this year’s Africa…
- 22 Sept 2013
CBN May Allow Telcos to Drive MM Adoption
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may rescind its decision and allow telecoms operators drive the mobile money payment scheme to give fresh impetus to the initiative which has crawled since introduction…
- 26 Nov 2021
Kaduna State Government Restores Telecommunication Services
Kaduna State government yesterday restored telecommunication services which were suspended in some local government areas of the State. Security agencies had requested the shutdown in October 2021,…
- 11 Feb 2018
Curbing N127bn Cybersecurity Annual Losses via Tardigrade’s ERA Roadmap
With cyber attacks on the rise, organisations across the globe are contending with loss of reputation, loss of customers, potential financial liabilities, regulatory notification requirements and…
- 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…
- 17 Jun 2019
Börje Ekholm, Ericsson CEO Urges Europe to Act Fast on 5G or Lose Out
Europe needs urgent and decisive action if it is to benefit from the competitive and innovative capabilities of 5G or it will lose out to the U.S., China, and other regions, Ericsson President and…
- 19 Feb 2015
ITU Launches First IPV6 Test Bed in Africa
The International Telecommunication Union is partnering with L’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) for the implementation of an IPv6 test bed. The test bed allows…
- 26 Jul 2021
Anambra Wins BoICT ‘eGovt Solutions Implementation’ of the Year Award
Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) has won the Beacon of ICT (BoICT) ‘eGovernment Solutions Implementation’ award 2021. L-R: Barrister Chukwunweike Francis Maduekwe, executive chairman of…
- 3 Nov 2014
Nigeria Retains Position In ITU Council
Nigeria’s efforts to remain in the ITU Council were rewarded last week in Bussan, South Korea, after a nail-biting election. The Nigerian campaign was spear-headed by Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister…
- 9 Feb 2009
How to Protect Your Phone
Having your phone stolen is a hassle - it's not just the handset, it's the numbers, messages and photos you lose too. Knowing how to protect your mobile and keep it safe will save you a lot of…