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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 9 Oct 2016
Toure, Ex-ITU Scribe to Speak at Nigeria’s Investment Forum in Telecom World 2016
Mr. Hamadoun Toure, former secretary general of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has been named the keynote speaker at Nigeria’s Investment Forum in ITU Telecom World 2016, Bangkok,…
- 4 Feb 2013
ITU Recognizes Contributions to Information Society
Hamadoun I. Touré, secretary-general, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has presented Certificates of Recognition to the Administrations of Kuwait, Oman, Poland, Tanzania, Mexico and United…
- 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…
- 21 Sept 2009
Number Portability Should not be by Decree ---Toure
Dr. Hamadoun Toure, secretary general of International Telecommunications Union (ITU), one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. He has been promoting the Connect Africa initiative, a…
- 8 Mar 2010
Toure commends IT & Telecom Digest @ 10
Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), commended Africa’s foremost ICT magazine, IT & Telecom Digest, as it celebrates its tenth year of…
- 14 Jan 2016
ITU Members Approve First ITU Standard on Big Data
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) members have approved the first ITU standard on Big Data. ITU is is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is responsible for issues that…
- 17 Nov 2008
ITU Launches Initiative to Protect Children Online
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has launched a new initiative to safeguard children, the most vulnerable users of the Internet. Ban Ki-Moon , United Nations Secretary-General said this…
- 28 Oct 2014
ITU Estimates 200m Fewer Women Online Compared to Men
The International Telecommunication Union ((ITU) said it will not relent in seeking ways to address gender digital divide, as it estimates that some 200 million fewer women are online compared to…
- 21 Oct 2014
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference Looks at Future of Global ICT Sector
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU’s) 19th ITU Plenipotentiary Conference opened its doors to over 3,000 delegates and almost 600 local and international media on Monday. Hosted by…
- 9 May 2016
eWaste Edges to 50m Metric Tons by 2018, ITU Seeks Solutions
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has disclosed that e-waste could grow to 50 million metric tons by year 2018. E-waste is generated by a wide variety of obsolete and discarded ICT…
- 26 Feb 2025
FG, ITU Seek Global Action on Submarine Cable Disruptions
To prevent damage and disruptions to submarine communication cables, which are essential to the global digital economy, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is calling on the international…
- 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)…
- 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,…
- 14 May 2013
ITU Appoints Patience Jonathan “Child Online Protection Champion”
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has appointed Dame Patience Jonathan, first lady of Nigeria and president, African First Ladies Peace Mission, as ITU’s Child Online Protection (COP)…
- 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…
- 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…
- 11 Oct 2021
UN, ITU Tap into AI Tech to Improve Road Safety Globally
The United Nations (UN) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven road safety initiative, targeting low- and middle-income countries.…
- 14 Mar 2018
Nigeria to Seek Re-election into ITU Elective Positions
Federal government says Nigeria will be presenting itself for re-election into the Administrative Council seat of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) at the upcoming election of the…
- 7 Nov 2018
Nigeria Re-Elected to ITU Council Membership
Nigeria early in the week was reelected into the Council of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The election was the highpoint of the Plenipotentiary Conference currently holding in…
- 20 Nov 2019
ITU Marks World Television Day Today
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is celebrating World Television Day, saying TV has become an integral part of life, accounting for 80% of all consumer Internet traffic. Marked…
- 21 Dec 2012
ITU, Telefónica Dangle Prize Green ICT Challenge
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Telefónica have launched the 3rd Green ICT Application Challenge which promises a prize of $5,000 to the application that best helps to…
- 2 Apr 2014
Ndukwe, Father of Telecoms Gets ITU Honours
Ernest Ndukwe, father of modern telecommunications in Nigeria and chairman of the Openmedia Group, has been recognised by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for his contribution to…
- 4 Oct 2022
Nigeria Re-Elected as ITU Council Member
In clear recognition of the critical role Nigeria is playing on the global telecom stage, the country was re-elected earlier today as a Council member of the International Telecommunication Union…
- 14 Sept 2020
ITU Connect2Recover to Boost Africa’s Post-COVID Connectivity
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched the Connect2Recover Initiative, which will initially focus on Africa, helping the continent accelerate digital transformation…
- 12 Nov 2013
ITU Partners Bupa on m-Health Initiative
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has signed a ground-breaking partnership agreement with international healthcare company Bupa, to collaborate on a global ‘m-Health’ initiative called…