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- 31 Aug 2017
ICANN Moves to Change Internet's Master Key
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the first time, is about to change the cryptographic keys that help secure the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS). ICANN is a…
- 17 Jul 2014
Upperlink Accredited By ICANN as Registrar
The country’s internet density received a boost as the global internet body, Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers announced the accreditation of Nigeria’s leading registrar, Upperlink.…
- 11 Sept 2017
Changing Internet Addressing System ‘Keys’, ICANN Writes Key Stakeholders
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) has sent correspondence to more than 170 government officials including regulators and participants in view of the plans to change the…
- 1 Oct 2017
ICANN Delays Changing Keys Protecting Domain Name System
By peter oluka The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") Thursday announced that the plan to change the cryptographic key that helps protect the Domain Name System (DNS) is…
- 20 Sept 2020
ICANN Launches Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Pilot
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the Pandemic Internet Access Program Pilot for ICANN69, following the ICANN Board's resolution in support of the pilot…
- 4 Sept 2016
Experts Welcome US’ Plan to Relinquish Internet Naming Authority
Experts in the internet domain name system in Nigeria have applauded the United States Government’s decision to officially relinquish its authority over the industry on October 1. If relinquished,…
- 16 Jun 2017
ICANN Prepares for Annual Meeting ‘ICANN59’ In Africa
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), is set to hold its annual meetings ‘ICANN5’ at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg on 25-29 June 2017. ICANN is expecting…
- 12 Jul 2017
ICANN, ISOC & AFTLD Prepare For 5th Africa DNS Forum
The fifth Africa Domain Name System (DNS) Forum is being organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in partnership with the Internet Society (ISOC) and the Africa…
- 12 Mar 2013
Chehadé, ICANN Boss Calls for Increase in African Registrars
Fadi Chehadé, president of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) said he is moving ahead immediately with plans to have six new ICANN representatives on the African…
- 29 May 2019
AfRALO, NCC, Medallion collaborate DigitalSENSE Africa 2019 Forum on Internet Governance, IPv6 Roundtable
The African Regional At-Large Organisations (AfRALO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), is collaborating with DigitalSENSE Africa Media for the 2019 Nigeria…
- 22 Jun 2017
ICANN Holds 2nd African Law Enforcement Capacity Building Workshop in S/A
Building on the success of the first workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya in January 2017, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) under…
- 26 May 2016
NiRA Delighted as ICAAN Commissions First Office in Africa
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has commended The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the opening of ICANN’s first Engagement Office in Africa. NiRA…
- 13 Jun 2024
Nigeria Ranks Second as Africa Domain Name Registrations Hit 4.33m
In the latest study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa, Nigeria moved up to second place in the Africa Domain Name…
- 28 Feb 2018
GSMA, ICANN Sign MoU on Internet Governance
The GSMA and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Mobile World Congress being held this week in Barcelona. The MoU aims to…
- 17 Feb 2017
.africa Domain to be Available by July
The .africa generic top-level domain (gTLD) will be available to the general public to apply for domain names from 4 July. This follows the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)…
- 7 Jul 2008
ICANN Freebies for Internet
This is indeed an exciting time for the internet because it is now an open market and it is thanks to Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), global regulatory body. It is…
- 20 Sept 2018
ICANN Set to Change Internet's Address Book
The board of directors for the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has approved plans for the first-ever changing of the cryptographic key that helps protect the Domain Name…
- 23 May 2017
ICANN Supports Africa Internet Summit Organised by AFRINIC, AfNOG
As part of its regional outreach efforts, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is sponsoring and participating in the Africa Internet Summit (AIS). The Summit is organized…
- 23 May 2017
ICANN Supports Africa Internet Summit Organised by AFRINIC, AfNOG
As part of its regional outreach efforts, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is sponsoring and participating in the Africa Internet Summit (AIS). The Summit is organized…
- 20 Nov 2024
ICANN Empowers Underrepresented Communities with New gTLD Applicant Support Program
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today the opening of the Applicant Support Program…
- 30 Jul 2017
Why Nigeria Has Fewer ICANN Accredited Registrars- NiRA
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has explained why the country accounts for fewer domain name registrars accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and…
- 14 Mar 2017
Internet Community Needs ‘Diversity’ to Accommodate Next Generation- Marby
Göran Marby, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN’s) President and CEO, has stressed the need for members of the internet community to make conscious efforts towards…
- 30 Oct 2017
Global Internet Stakeholders Convene in Abu Dhabi for ICANN60
By peter oluka The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has kicked off its 60th Public Meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). From 28 October to 3 November, more…
- 17 Jan 2017
ICANN Holds First Capacity Building Workshop for African GAC Members
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in cooperation with the ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Under-served Regions Working Group (UsRWG) has announced the first…
- 26 Jun 2017
ICANN’s Report Shows African DNS Market Worth $52m
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has released its Final Report on Africa Domain Name System (DNS) Market Study. The study serves as part of ICANN's outreach efforts to…
- 27 Jan 2017
ICANN Seeks Increased Support To DNS Industry within Africa
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has called for increased support to the Domain Name System (DNS) industry within the African Continent. Göran Marby, President of ICANN…
- 16 Feb 2017
DigitalSENSE Africa, CRAC Petition President Biya over Internet Shut-Down
Continental leading At-Large Structure (ALS) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the DigitalSENSE Africa, in collaboration with the Cyber Rights Advocacy Coalition (CRAC) has…
- 4 Jun 2025
ICANN, NCC, IXPN, ISOC, Backs 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) through the African Regional At-Large Organisation (AFRALO) is supporting the 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series is organised by…
- 18 Aug 2016
US to Hand over Power of the Internet's Naming System
The US government's 20-year role in governing a crucial part of the internet is about to end. Starting October 1, the US will no longer have power over the domain naming system (DNS), the US…
- 29 Apr 2013
ICANN to Open Istanbul Hub, Covering Africa
Fadi Chehadé, president and chief executive officer, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced that the organization will open its first hub office in Istanbul, Turkey…