Building the future Atlantic digital economy: Atlantic Convergence 2026
Atlantic Convergence 2026 conference to explore how the Atlantic region is emerging as a strategic corridor for future digital economy.
MTN pledges to connect 8m Nigerian homes to fibre
Over the next three years, the telecoms operator will invest more heavily into its FTTH offerings.
MTN marks Africa Day, pledges digital inclusion
Africa's largest telco says technology can unlock opportunities, jobs and financial inclusion across the continent
Africa’s energy transition is a growth story – but only if we act together
Africa’s clean energy future holds immense promise and will require deliberate action, sustained investment and collaboration across sectors, says Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO.
Nigeria reviews telecom policy after 26 years
The review is targeting broadband growth, infrastructure protection and jobs in Nigeria’s digital economy.
Kenyan court stalls Safaricom-Vodacom deal
The transaction has received Kenyan parliamentary and regulatory clearances; but, a three-judge High Court bench has put the agreement on hold until the outcome of complaints submitted by four citizens.
Safaricom secures landmark 25-year licence
Kenya’s largest telecoms operator has secured a rare 25-year operating licence as regulators overhaul spectrum allocation rules, giving the company long-term certainty amid rising regulatory costs.
African telcos speed up 5G, AI transformation
Growing demand for digital services and data-driven connectivity is pushing African mobile operators to modernise networks through 5G, cloud-native infrastructure and AI-powered automation, according to Ericsson.
MTN chair backs digital infrastructure growth
Mcebisi Jonas urges African cooperation amid geopolitical and economic pressures.
Why telco innovation doesn't require rip-and-replace
By modernising and updating the customer facing portal, operators can unlock new capabilities without making a massive change on the backend.
Telecoms should be recognised as key industry
A senior industry executive urged governments to remove import duties on telecoms equipment for at least 3 years to support the expansion of network coverage.
Court bars telcos from disrupting Nairtime
A Federal High Court order protects micro-lending access for millions of Nigerians amid regulatory disputes.
Nigeria probes poor service quality by telcos
Lawmakers demand stricter oversight from the telecommunications regulator following persistent network outages and dropped calls.
