ECOWAS

West African states cement free roaming agreement

ECOWAS Roaming Initiative will take effect from January 2020.
Paul Adepoju
4:10

Data prices fall in Africa but it's not enough says A4AI

Organisation says despite lower broadband costs and mobile data prices, African governments still have big task ahead.
2:30

Benin implements West Africa free roaming

West African nation has joined seven others within the ECOWAS by applying the Abidjan protocol on free roaming from 1 March.
2:40
Dec 14, 2017

Ghana to train ECOWAS neighbours in cybercrime and e-evidence

Training programs designed for judges, magistrates and prosecutors are in place.
1:50

ECOWAS ICT ministers reinforce digital access goals

Regional policy on good practices and digital access scheduled for formal approval by year-end.
2:10
Jun 27, 2016

e-Passport for Africa a reality

Relevant access control technology being implemented as AU pushes common passport agenda.
2:00
Jun 1, 2016

West Africa edges towards harmonised roaming services

Regional representative organisations hold talks, initiate market research towards an action plan to set up free roaming.
2:20
Apr 25, 2016

Africa urges support for improved regulation of e-commerce

Call made by continent for unified approach to legislation to better protect data and capitalise on e-commerce opportunities.
2:40
Feb 12, 2016

Nigeria, others lag behind in e-commerce legislation

Industry expert confirms volume of e-transactions in Nigeria has risen by 43.4% as of December 2015.