ARTAO
A ARTAO trabalha com autoridades reguladoras nacionais de telecomunicações em 16 estados membros da África Ocidental para promover a adopção de regulamentos que estimulem o investimento em infra-estruturas de telecomunicações, forneçam serviços de comunicação mais acessíveis a mais cidadãos, permitam transacções económicas mais rápidas e seguras e facilitem um acesso mais amplo e fácil. aos serviços públicos. Juntos, trabalhamos para melhorar a regulamentação do sector das telecomunicações para a transformação económica e o desenvolvimento social de todas as comunidades na África Ocidental.
Tendências de regulação da economia digital e das telecomunicações
Atualizações ARTAO: Governos e Autoridades Reguladoras
Liberia Telecommunications Authority Boosts Connectivity, Ends Service Disruptions
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has announced the successful restoration and strengthening of network coverage in several towns across the country. Fully operational towers are now located in Putu-Telma (Grand Gedeh County), Senyah Town (Grand Bassa County), Velehnyan (Bong County), Mecca Town (Bomi County), Ziah Town (Nimba County), and Yerederbo Gbon (Maryland County).
Ghana’s Deputy Minister Urges Africa to Shift from Digital Dependence to Digital Determination
In a recent address at the AMC–TICON Africa Joint Conference in Accra, Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, called for Africa to shift from being digitally dependent to digitally determined.
Turkey’s 5G spectrum auction is due in October
Turkey is officially going ahead with 5G spectrum auction plans. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced earlier this week that the 5G frequency tender would take place in October.
Tower firms deploy trackers to protect telecom infrastructure
Nigeria’s telecommunications operators are introducing tougher security measures to protect infrastructure from a surge in vandalism and theft that has disrupted services and raised costs across the industry.
IHS Nigeria’s Push for Infrastructure Protection in the Digital Economy
IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has stressed that robust infrastructure protection mechanisms will be critical in enthroning a more efficient digital economy in the country.
Why States May Lock Out Of Telecom Investments, Improved Connectivity – ALTON
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria ,ALTON, has said that some states in the country may be locked out of telecom investments and improved connectivity because of their hostile policies.
NCC’s policy shift triggers $1bn investment wave in Nigeria’s telecoms sector
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is on the cusp of a $1 billion investment boom, following a policy shift by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that has already triggered a wave of capital inflows.
Unregistered SIMs removed from telecoms network, NCC says
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that it has successfully eliminated all unregistered subscriber identity modules from the country’s telecommunications network, describing the development as a major step towards strengthening national and cyber security.
IoT solution promises to revolutionise logistics in sub-Saharan Africa
IoT connectivity solutions enabler floLIVE has announced the launch of what it calls a groundbreaking connectivity offering designed to revolutionise the monitoring of transportation and logistics in sub-Saharan Africa.
NCC policies attracting more telecoms, tech investors — CIDG
The Coalition for Inclusive Digital Growth has said Nigeria’s telecoms sector is pulling in major local and foreign investments due to a stable regulatory environment and expanding broadband coverage. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the coalition credited the Nigerian Communications Commission’s rural internet rollout and infrastructure push for boosting economic activity in underserved communities.
Tinubu Strengthens Telecom Governance with NCC, USPF Board Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has appointment members into the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Universal Service Provision Fund, both under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
Nigeria’s $2 billion fibre project offers lifeline for struggling internet service providers
Nigeria will begin constructing a 90,000-kilometre national fibre optic network in late 2025, which the government calls the most ambitious digital infrastructure project in its history.
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Proposes Trust Fund To Combat Infrastructure Vandalism
In response to a rising infrastructure sabotage, Nigerian telecom providers plan to create a Telecom Infrastructure Protection Trust Fund to finance the protection of essential equipment.
Airtel and Vodacom join forces to expand 4G and 5G coverage in key African markets
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a strategic agreement to share fiber and tower infrastructure in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
NCC’s 5-year cooling-off rule aims to strengthen governance in Nigeria’s telecom sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a rule that bars former senior officials from working with telecom operators for a set period — five years for commissioners, executive vice-chairpersons, and the chief executive officer, and three years for department directors.
Nigeria’s digital future at risk without legal clarity, NCC warns
The warning came from the executive vice chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, during the opening session of the Commission’s 1st Annual Workshop for State Attorneys-General in Lagos. The high-level engagement brought together Attorneys-General from across the federation to deliberate on the theme: “Building and Driving Synergy in Regulating Communications for the Digital Transformation of Nigeria.”
Nigeria loses 1 million internet users in six months despite telcos boom
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is experiencing a concerning contradiction: mobile network operators (MNOs) are enjoying unprecedented data revenue growth, but the rising cost of smartphones is stalling internet adoption, threatening to widen the digital divide across the country.
PalmPay Partners FG to Drive Data Protection Awareness
PalmPay reinforced its commitment to data protection and youth empowerment with a ground-breaking partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to launch the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) Program, which is targeted at equipping over 1,000,000 Nigerian youths digitally over 3 years.
NCC leads industry leaders to Lagos for Critical National Infrastructure protection
To show how important the issue is, the federal government had recently taken a few steps towards addressing it. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024’, which designates telecom infrastructure as critical national assets.
NIMC Migrates Telcos to NINAUTH Platform
According to Dr Kayode Adegoke, head, corporate communications, NIMC, the migration marked a significant step forward in enhancing the security, efficiency, and user experience of NIN verification services.
Atualizações WATRA: Governos e Autoridades Reguladoras
Desenvolvimentos de Políticas Regulamentares
Agosto 8, 2025
Desenvolvimentos de Políticas Regulamentares
Agosto 8, 2025
Desenvolvimentos de Políticas Regulamentares
Julho 22, 2025
SOBRE A ARTAO
A ARTAO foi criada em 2002 como resultado da necessidade de uma plataforma comum para os reguladores de telecomunicações e TIC na região da África Ocidental trocarem informações, partilharem melhores práticas e coordenarem as suas acções.
A ARTAO opera sob o quadro jurídico do Tratado da CEDEAO, da Lei Suplementar sobre Telecomunicações e TIC, do Protocolo sobre o Estabelecimento da ARTAO e da Constituição e Regulamento Interno da ARTAO.
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