Closing the gap: Nigeria plans 1 000 new rural base stations

With a date set, the country hopes to increase internet penetration and connect millions of previously unserved or underserved users.

The App is expected to improve the urban experience in Lagos by providing real-time solutions and making it easier for people to navigate the city.

Zimbabwe was selected to implement the Giga project in Southern Africa, which is supported United Nations entities.

The firms say that the travel industry alone is promising, with over 1.2 million Nigerians travelling abroad each year, making the trip e-SIM a suitable launch offering.

Initially, deployment will encompass Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of gradually spreading to all countries in the region.

The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster says it is satisfied with the progress made in bridging the digital divide in the Sahel.

The summit brings together governments, regulators, operators and other industry experts to discuss best practice for undersea cables.

The project's epicentre would be the coastal Kenyan town of Mombasa, which is connected to multiple undersea cables.

The agreements, at around $297 million, aim to support the launch of 5G and improve existing fixed internet service contracts.

AITA will deliver in-flight connectivity services to all Egyptian airlines, utilising SKYFive's A2G technology, which has been successfully deployed across Europe.

The company says the transaction reflects its commitment to long-term growth and investment in quality network infrastructure.