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…
Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group have advanced the pre-commercialisation phase of the Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Initiative, a regional connectivity project designed to strengthen digital infrastructure between Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan. The initiative is being developed as a secure terrestrial fibre corridor connecting the three countries and providing global carriers and hyperscalers with…
Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is expanding access to digital learning across Nigerian schools by identifying communities where connectivity and technology can deliver the greatest educational impact. The foundation said collaboration with local governments has helped it better understand the needs of schoolchildren and identify schools that could benefit most from digital learning…
Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its position as an investment destination for digital infrastructure by moving beyond a traditional regulatory approach and creating conditions that actively support market growth, private-sector participation and technology investment. The approach was outlined by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during a fireside chat…
Egypt is advancing plans to expand digital government services, strengthen digital infrastructure and increase outsourcing exports as the country continues to position technology as a driver of economic growth. The plans were discussed during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, and a delegation from the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association led…
Côte d’Ivoire is expanding digital skills development within its technical and vocational education system through a new partnership between the Ministry in charge of Technical Education, Cybastion and THEYA Foundation. The partnership is being implemented through the Africa DigiEmpower programme, which aims to strengthen the digital capabilities of educators and equip technical and vocational schools…
ZARU, the South African rand-backed stablecoin, has expanded its banking ecosystem through a new partnership with Absa, one of South Africa’s largest banking groups. The partnership adds Absa to the network connecting ZARU with South Africa’s local banking infrastructure, strengthening the bridge between the physical rand and blockchain-based digital assets. The addition of a second…
Nokia has launched Mobile Core Early Access, a live hosted environment designed to give telecommunications providers and enterprises practical access to the software powering advanced mobile connectivity in the AI era. Available globally, the initiative aims to shorten the journey from technology awareness to informed planning, validation and adoption by allowing organisations to experience emerging…
