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internet access
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Internet outages caused by damaged submarine cables restored – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the restoration of voice and data services following the recent international…
Starlink and Jumia collaborate to expand internet service in Africa
The leading pan-African e-commerce platform collaborates with Starlink to expand Africa’s access to internet connectivity Jumia, the leading…
WhatsApp will allow you remain online if government shuts down internet
WhatsApp specifically called out the Iranian government for violating human rights by cutting off access to the internet.
Pan African digital rights bodies laud Kenyan Government’s decision not to shut down the internet
The Kenyan government’s decision not to shut down the internet and also ensure the media continues to operate…
SpaceX’s Starlink in Nigeria: What this means for telcos and ordinary Nigerians
Elon Musk stated in a tweet on Friday that Starlink, his space exploration company’s satellite internet service, has…
6 reasons why Africa needs fast and affordable internet
Africa is one of those continents that is still lagging behind all the others in terms of growth,…
Google to fund subsea cable for internet access in Nigeria and create 1.6million jobs
Google plans to finance the Equiano subsea cable, which will improve internet speeds and generate 1.6 million jobs in Nigeria.
‘Governments worldwide are failing to prioritise policies to promote expanded broadband access’
Governments in most developing countries are failing to take the action needed to provide affordable internet access to…
Mozambican startup aims to boost internet access across Africa
The Internet is one of the most important enablers of social development and education. While Internet services have…
Four billion people are still unable to get online – UN
In spite of the global increase in internet penetration, about four billion people, according to the United Nations…