L'ARTAO
L’ARTAO travaille avec les autorités nationales de régulation des télécommunications dans 16 États membres d’Afrique de l’Ouest pour promouvoir l’adoption de réglementations qui stimulent les investissements dans les infrastructures de télécommunications, fournissent des services de communication plus abordables à un plus grand nombre de citoyens, permettent des transactions économiques plus rapides et plus sécurisées et facilitent un accès plus large et plus facile. aux services publics. Ensemble, nous travaillons à améliorer la réglementation du secteur des télécommunications pour la transformation économique et le développement social de toutes les communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest.
Tendances de l’économie numérique et de la réglementation des télécommunications
Mises à jour de l'ARTAO : gouvernements et autorités de réglementation
NCC Opens Licensing for International A2P Messaging Aggregator Services in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially launched a new licensing framework for International Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Aggregator Services, aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, service security, and quality in the delivery of international A2P messaging traffic into Nigeria.
Telecom analyst advocates unified RoW charges
The Federal Government has been urged to harmonise right-of-way charges across the country and incentivise local production of telecom equipment to drive broadband expansion and prepare Nigeria for the digital decade.
Starlink, FiberOne, others lose over 18,000 customers in 6 months
More than 18,000 people in Nigeria ditched their Internet service providers (ISPs) in the past six months, as rising prices and service concerns triggered widespread cancellations.
NCC introduces ₦10M licence for bulk SMS senders
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a new rulebook for the booming Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging industry. In simple terms, if your business sends bulk SMS alerts like bank notifications or promo messages, you’ll now need a licence, and it’ll cost you ₦10 million for five years.
ITU tasks countries on $1.6tr digital infrastructure investments
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has emphasised the importance of investment in digital infrastructure to support national development. Deputy Secretary-General, ITU, Tomas Lamanauskas, in an article, stated that digital technologies have changed the way the world works – affecting everyone, everywhere.
MTN and Huawei Bring High-Speed 800G Network to Nigeria
In a leap forward for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, MTN Nigeria—working in partnership with Huawei—has launched the nation’s first hybrid 400G–800G Automatically Switched Optical Network (ASON).
ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has announced that it will convene the second edition of its strategic stakeholders’ meeting on August 15 in Abuja, as part of efforts to drive the successful implementation of the recently signed Executive Order designating telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII).
NCC, connectivity and consumer sensitisation to protect telecoms infrastructure
As part of its continued consumer education and sensitisation campaign for protection of the country’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asserted that telecoms infrastructure is a lifeline for effective and sustainable economy in the modern world.
Niger Signs MoUs for National e-ID and Biometric Passport Infrastructure
In a move to modernize its national identification infrastructure, the Government of Niger has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Libyan technology company Al Itissan Al-Jadeed.
Starlink Fully Resumes New Activations in Nigeria, Expands Access to Major Cities
Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially resumed new customer activations in Nigeria after more than seven months of suspension. The company had halted new residential kit orders in November 2024, with prospective users receiving a notice that activations were temporarily on hold pending regulatory clearance from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Ghana: 5G Launch Stalls Amid Regulatory Delays And Industry Hurdles
Last year, in November, Ghana held a grand ceremony at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel to mark the launch of its first shared 4G/5G network under the Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC). Despite the fanfare, the service was not operational — and remains offline six months later.
Ghana’s Minister of Communication Pushes for Stronger Tech Ties with China
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has made a compelling call for strengthened technology partnerships between Ghana and China, outlining key areas of collaboration during the Ghana–China Business Summit held at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Open banking: CBN cautions Nigerian banks, fintechs on cybersecurity risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerian banks and fintechs to be wary of cybersecurity risks as they move into open banking. The Director of Payments System Policy at the CBN, Mr. Musa Jimoh, gave this charge while speaking during the Q2 Regulators Forum of the FintechNGR themed, “Beyond Compliance: Unlocking Innovation with Nigeria’s Open Banking Framework”.
Starlink resumes Nigerian activations after regulatory pause
Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has resumed new customer activations in Nigeria, following an expansion of its network capacity and a regulatory pause that halted residential orders late last year.
Ghana’s Innovation Hubs Bounce Back with Global Backing and Local Drive
From Accra to outlying areas, Ghana’s innovation hubs are showing what’s possible when local knowledge meets international support. This is how they’re scaling solutions, building networks, and shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Digital Realty’s new Ghana data centre to host LINX Accra IXP
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) announced on Wednesday it is expanding its partnership with Digital Realty into west Africa via a deal to establish its planned internet exchange point (IXP) for Ghana in Digital Realty’s upcoming data centre in Accra.
Intelsat Partners with WPDI to Deliver Satellite-Enabled Education in East Africa
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Academy Award-winning actor and humanitarian Forest Whitaker’s nonprofit, the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), to revolutionize access to education in conflict-affected regions across Africa.
Nigeria charts new path on data protection, but here’s what it means for the tech ecosystem
A decade ago, little was said about what happened to users’ personal data when they filled out an online form or used a mobile app. As a result, most Nigerians were unaware of the need for data privacy.
Rack Centre and TelCables Nigeria announce strategic collocation agreement
West African Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre Rack Centre says it has signed a strategic collocation agreement with network operator TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables.
Powering telecom sector for improved connectivity
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has seen remarkable growth, transforming how millions connect with people and do business. However, beneath this impressive facade lies a silent and often crippling struggle: the pervasive issue of unreliable power supply, which must be tackled to unlock the next phase of growth in the sector, ADEYEMI ADEPETUN writes.
Mises à jour WATRA : gouvernements et autorités de réglementation
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
avril 11, 2025
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
février 27, 2025
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
janvier 31, 2025
À PROPOS DE L'ARTAO
L’ARTAO a été créée en 2002 en raison de la nécessité d’une plate-forme commune permettant aux régulateurs des télécommunications et des TIC de la région de l’Afrique de l’Ouest d’échanger des informations, de partager les meilleures pratiques et de coordonner leurs actions.
L’ARTAO fonctionne dans le cadre juridique du Traité de la CEDEAO, de l’Acte Additionnel sur les Télécommunications et les TIC, du Protocole portant Création de l’ARTAO, ainsi que de les Statuts et des Règles de Procédure de l’ARTAO.
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