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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a comprehensive digital transformation and cloud governance policy package aimed at accelerating cloud adoption, strengthening data sovereignty and attracting large-scale investment in digital infrastructure. The initiative is built around four interconnected frameworks designed to create a secure, resilient and standardised cloud ecosystem across Nigeria’s public and…

Gabon has strengthened its national cybersecurity preparedness through a simulated cyberattack exercise involving several government administrations. Held on September 11, 2026, at the headquarters of the Agence Nationale des Infrastructures Numériques et des Fréquences (ANINF), the national cybersecurity exercise was designed to test the country’s ability to detect, respond to and coordinate actions during a…

Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to enter a new phase of growth focused on accelerating adoption, expanding transaction volumes and making cross-border payments more accessible across Africa. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, PAPSS Chief Executive Officer Mike Ogbalu III said the platform now operates in more than 30 African countries…

Algerian telecommunications operator Djezzy has signed a framework agreement with the Union Générale des Commerçants et Artisans Algériens (UGCAA) to support the digital transformation of traders and artisans across Algeria. The partnership is aimed at helping vendors, traders and business owners adopt digital solutions while contributing to the development of Algeria’s wider business ecosystem. Through…

Saviynt has appointed cybersecurity executive Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), including Turkey, as the identity security company expands its regional operations. Based in Dubai, Heus will oversee Saviynt’s sales activities across the region, covering new business, customer renewals and expansion. His responsibilities will also include strengthening…

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has acquired the OCL data centre in Kanengo, Lilongwe, in a move aimed at strengthening its digital infrastructure and supporting the expansion of digital services across Malawi. The telecommunications operator said the acquisition will enhance its infrastructure base while supporting improved service quality, reliable internet solutions and the growth of enterprise…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening enforcement of Type Approval requirements for communications devices through a technology-enabled compliance framework designed to automatically verify SIM-enabled devices operating in Nigeria. The initiative will be supported by the Device Management System (DMS), which will provide the technology infrastructure for automating Type Approval compliance and strengthening the Commission’s…

MTN Nigeria has crossed the 100 million active subscriber mark, further strengthening its position as the country’s largest mobile network operator, according to July 2026 industry statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). NCC data shows that MTN Nigeria recorded 100.86 million active GSM subscribers in July, representing 51.76% of Nigeria’s total GSM market. The…