While Ivorian telecom operators are required to ensure nationwide coverage, some areas remain underserved. To bridge this gap, the government has intensified pressure as part of its digital transformation agenda.
In a significant move toward enhancing digital access and driving technological innovation, the Nigerian government has approved two transformative initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide, expanding rural mobile connectivity, and positioning the country as a leader in artificial intelligence.
Nigerian telecommunications company Globacom has intensified its nationwide network expansion project to ensure improved customer experience.
Liberia, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing telecommunications costs and enhancing roaming services across the three countries.
In January 2025, Nigeria's internet data consumption surpassed an impressive 1 million terabytes, emphasizing the nation's rapidly evolving digital landscape, as well as the significant strides in broadband penetration. The latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveal that data usage hit a remarkable 1,000,930.6 terabytes, marking a substantial increase from December 2024, when it stood at 973,455.35 terabytes, and reflecting a continued upward trajectory from November 2024, when consumption was recorded at 878,953.14 terabytes.
A recent analysis reveals significant progress in Africa’s internet resilience. The Pulse Internet Resilience Index shows an overall score of 34%, a one-percentage increase from 2022 to 2023, improving access to essential services like education, healthcare, and economic opportunities across the continent.
Ghana’s Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has announced plans to form an interministerial committee within the next two weeks to address the high costs of internet data.
The National Fiber Optic Cable Backbone Infrastructure project is significantly enhancing digital connectivity across Kenya’s western region. To date, 278 institutions have been connected, with plans to link an additional 377 sites by 2025.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), a policy initiative to expand internet access nationwide. The initiative targets key sectors, including schools, healthcare facilities, religious centers, and markets, in a bid to create a sustainable model for widespread broadband adoption.
The Regulatory Authority has established wholesale price ceilings for the 2025 financial year, based on cost audits of Togocom and MOOV Africa Togo. This includes a significant 60% reduction in the monthly rental ceiling for dark optical fiber, now set at 30 CFA francs per linear meter, down from 75 CFA francs.
