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Despite a reported decrease in prices since 2018, the affordability of basic mobile data remains a significant hurdle for many in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a recent International Telecommunication Union (ITU) report revealing that in 2024, a modest 2 gigabyte monthly plan still consumed an average of 3.9% of monthly income …

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on digital connectivity, access to affordable internet has become a crucial driver of economic growth and social development.   A recent report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), in collaboration with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), has revealed that Nigeria boasts …

At least 400 young Nigerian women are about to get a digital boost as TD Africa flags off registration for TecHERdemy. TecHERdemy is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed by Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech solutions, TD Africa, to empower young Nigerian women with the requisite skills to …

…Emerges Frontrunner in Digital Readiness Nigeria has been ranked high in its readiness for digital transformation, scoring 71% in a global assessment conducted by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The report evaluated countries on their legal, policy, and governance frameworks in relation to G5, the advanced state of readiness for …

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has announced $4.8 billion investment commitments to drive global connectivity. The UN Agency for digital technologies announced this on Monday during the plenary of the 2024 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) forum in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the Agency, the announcement brings the total pledges …

…As Deepening Digital Divide Threatens World’s Least Developed Countries Not less than two-thirds of the Least Developed Countries’ (LDC) population remains unconnected to the internet according to a new report by International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This represent over 720 million people who lacks internet connectivity in this region. According to …

…Active Mobile Lines Cross 200 Million Mark ..As Nigeria’s ICT Industry Growing in Leaps and Bounds – Pantami Broadband penetration in Nigeria is presently at 42.79 per cent, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has revealed. Pantami stated this at a tea break hosted …

In an effort to monitor, manage and secure the telecoms sector in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is planning to deploy a technology solution, Device Management System (DMS) to disconnect stolen and counterfeit phones from all networks in the country. This approach is expected to prevent cell phone …

Sequel to FEC’s approval of 5G policy in Nigeria, the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), chaired by Minister Pantami, will soon release spectrum to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that meet all the required conditions. The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy disclosed this …

 Aliyu Momodu In the heat of the debate over Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the propriety and workability of electronic transmission of result, the House of Representatives invited the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the nation’s telecoms regulator. The House also invited the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to answer to …