The 2025 edition of the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE) ended in Lagos with a strong call for governments, regulators, and industry players to deepen collaboration, protect telecom infrastructure, and expand inclusive digital access across the sub-region. Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel under the theme “Digitalising […]
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Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure and shared services provider, has achieved recertification by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) across four critical standards, reaffirming its commitment to quality, security, and resilience in delivering digital services. The renewed certifications include ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity […]
Achieving universal internet access by 2030 will require a staggering $2.8 trillion investment, according to a new report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint outlines the financial and logistical challenges of extending meaningful […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called on African countries to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a key enabler of productivity, competitiveness and employment creation. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Tijani cautioned that Africa could be […]
When Globacom entered Nigeria’s telecoms market in August 2003, mobile communication was a luxury, with SIM cards costing the equivalent of ₦300,000 at today’s exchange rate. Its disruptive debut transformed what was once inaccessible into an everyday necessity, pioneering affordability and accessibility at scale. From the outset, Glo challenged industry […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wishes to commend Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a sweeping investigation into organisations across key sectors of the economy over alleged data breaches and non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. The probe will cover banks, insurers, pension operators, hospitality firms, gaming companies, and insurance brokers, among others, […]
In a decisive policy move to lower communication costs and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the development, describing it as a relief for over 172 million active subscribers and […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is entering a new era of growth, with fresh investments, stronger governance, and renewed optimism driving the industry forward. This was the assurance of Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who spoke over the weekend at the unveiling of […]
By Niniola Olawale Stakeholders from government, industry and security gathered at the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) and Sustainability Conference 2025 to debate urgent measures for protecting Nigeria’s telecommunications networks. The conference, held under the theme “Critical National Infrastructure and Industry Sustainability,” drew representatives from the Association of Licensed Telecommunications […]
