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African digital infrastructure and fiber expansion

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Latest: Gabon expands national fiber optic backbone

African nations are significantly expanding their digital infrastructure and fiber optic connectivity. In West Africa, Nigeria has seen a 155% increase in fixed broadband median download speeds since 2023, supported by a

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Nigeria telecommunications market expansion

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Latest: Nigeria telecom market expands as active lines reach 195 million

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is experiencing growth and infrastructure expansion. In July 2026, total active mobile subscriptions reached approximately 195.11 million, an increase of 2.88 million from the previous

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Nigeria educational zero-rated data initiative

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Latest: Nigerian Communications Commission launches zero-rated data for digital education

The Nigerian Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have introduced the ‘Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content’. This program aims to bridge the digital divide

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Nigeria Rural Electrification and Power Sector Challenges

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Latest: Nigeria seeks deeper Chinese investment for power sector projects

In late July 2026, Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) deepened its multi‑partner drive to bring power and digital services to underserved areas. Following a renewed AI-analytics partnership with VIDA place GmbH

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Nigeria telecommunications and data growth

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Latest: Nigeria telecommunications and ecommerce sectors show significant growth

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is experiencing rapid growth in both connectivity and data usage. In May 2026, the country’s total internet subscriber count rose to 157 million, driven largely by additions from Globa

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MTN Group acquisition of IHS Towers

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Latest: MTN Group expands fintech reach and advances IHS Towers acquisition

MTN Group has moved toward full ownership of IHS Towers following shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting on 4 August. This acquisition is part of the company’s ‘Ambition 2030’ strategy to expand digital

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Nigerian Communications Commission digital inclusion hackat-

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Latest: Nigerian Communications Commission awards N6m to assistive tech startups

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) launched the fourth edition of its NCC Hackathon in Abuja, themed ‘Technology Without Barriers.’ The initiative focused on fostering digital inclusion by tasking innovators to

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