MTN, Huawei launch first 800G optical network in Nigeria
According to the telco, the development marks a watershed point in Nigeria's digital backbone architecture.
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Japanese start-up SORA eyes Africa’s health-tech
This comes as the company recently raised $4.8 million to advance climate and health solutions in the continent.
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Nigeria intends to decrease telecoms' $350m diesel costs
A recently formed partnership will concentrate on delivering renewable energy solutions, particularly for telecom sites in remote and underdeveloped locations.
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South Sudan approves multimillion dollar fibre rollout
The East African country is making progress in rolling out optic fibre worth $9 million to connect the unconnected.
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AXIAN Telecom secures $600m bond
Backed by strong investor demand, AXIAN Telecom will use the bond proceeds to refinance debt and scale up its unified Yas mobile and Mixx fintech platforms, bringing streamlined services and connectivity to over 40 million customers across the continent.
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Nigeria, Netherlands collaborate on smart migration
Under the deal, the Dutch government promised to continue supporting technology-driven solutions aimed at improving Nigeria's border control capabilities.
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MTN backs training to boost public sector governance
As part of its 21 Days of Y'ello Care initiative, MTN collaborates with leading public institutions in Accra to build state capacity through leadership training and technology-driven dialogue.
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Tarana, Microsoft enhance Africa’s broadband connectivity
The companies will assist service providers in rural and underserved Africa by providing government-approved telecom equipment, as well as training and technical support.
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MTN Cameroon works with Camusat to expand network
Camusat will supply end-to-end telecom infrastructure and energy solutions under the arrangement, enabling the carrier to extend national coverage and improve network reliability.
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Cairo Summit charts new course for telecom regulation
The MEA regulatory summit highlighted the importance of transparency, network performance insights, and strategic 5G rollouts in shaping the region’s digital future.
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Bill Gates backs Africa’s AI future, pledges most of fortune to continent
Following his bold commitment to donate 99% of his $200 billion fortune to Africa, Bill Gates has established a major AI hub in Nigeria.
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Nigerian regulator reigns in telcos over network outages
The Nigerian Communications Commission has demanded that service providers notify the cause of the service disruption, the affected locations, and the projected time of restoration in advance.