digital infrastructure
AI breakthrough: Minister urges African unity at GITEX Nigeria
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has issued a bold call for African governments to unite in building artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, policies, and governance frameworks. Speaking at the inaugural GITEX Nigeria Summit 2025 in Abuja, Tijani stressed that failure to act collectively could leave Africa dangerously behind in the […]
AfCFTA Fund Backs Telecel with $10m Boost
In a groundbreaking move that signals the operational rollout of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund, a senior secured amortising loan worth $10 million has been granted to Telecel Global Services Ltd. This is the Credit Fund’s first official transaction, marking a major milestone in supporting private sector growth and digital infrastructure […]
Govt plans 7,000 telecom towers under public-private deal
The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy 7,000 telecommunications towers across Nigeria, starting next year. Telecom towers initiative aims to improve digital connectivity and deepen network coverage, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The project is part of a broader digital infrastructure strategy, which includes a $2 billion investment in 90,000km of fiber optic […]