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Liberia Mandates SIM Registration with Biometric IDs, Users Face 2025 Deactivation Deadline
Internet Telecom

Liberia Mandates SIM Registration with Biometric IDs, Users Face 2025 Deactivation Deadline

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the National Identification Registry (NIR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance national security and secure digital identity through biometric registration. This collaborative initiative aims to modernise Liberia’s digital infrastructure and ensure every mobile user is verified through a government-issued identification. A key aspect of this partnership […]

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Huawei to Launch Data Centre in Nigeria to Boost Compliance with Data Protection Regulations
ICT Sectors

Huawei to Launch Data Centre in Nigeria to Boost Compliance with Data Protection Regulations

Huawei Technologies, a global leader in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, is preparing to establish a data centre in Nigeria, marking a significant move to comply with the country’s data storage regulations. The new facility, referred to as a “cloud site,” is expected to go live on October 31, 2024, and will provide data […]

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Nigeria's Bold Move into the Future: Harnessing the 6GHz Spectrum for Digital Transformation
Internet Technology

Nigeria’s Bold Move into the Future: Harnessing the 6GHz Spectrum for Digital Transformation

As Africa’s digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed, Nigeria is positioning itself as a leader in harnessing new technologies. The country’s latest stride, the adoption of the 6GHz spectrum, signals not just a technological upgrade but a giant leap towards closing the connectivity gap across the continent. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is at the […]

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Starlink's Expansion to South Africa: How Cyril Ramaphosa Is Leading the Charge
Internet Partnerships

Starlink’s Expansion to South Africa: How Cyril Ramaphosa Is Leading the Charge

Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite internet service that’s transforming connectivity across the globe, has made significant strides in Africa. With successful launches in countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Sudan, the service is bringing high-speed internet to underserved areas. However, as Starlink continues its African expansion, one country remains conspicuously absent: South Africa, the birthplace […]

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