The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – has launched a new Focus Group to
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Household internet access in urban areas twice as high as in rural areas
While virtually all urban areas in the world are covered by a mobile-broadband network, worrying gaps in connectivity and Internet access persist in rural
One-year countdown to the ITU 2021 World Telecommunication Development Conference kicks-off
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today launched the Road to Addis, a series of events organized to build momentum towards the 2021 World Telecommunication Development
ITU announces 2020 winners of Global Innovation Forum highlighting entrepreneurship-driven innovation
The 2020 edition of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Innovation Forum, held from 26 to 30 October, highlighted the critical role of entrepreneurship-driven innovation
Nigerian telecom regulator makes case for 5G
Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has enumerated the benefits of 5G to building a robust economy. The
ITU offers new insights on global skills for new risks, jobs and technologies
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the 2020 edition of “Digital Skills Insights“, a collection of articles by international experts on the impact of digital
$428b required to connect remaining 3 billion people to Internet by 2030 – New ITU study
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published Connecting Humanity – Assessing investment needs of connecting humanity to the Internet by 2030, a comprehensive new study
ITU launches Connect2Recover to reinforce digital infrastructure in countries affected by COVID-19
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched Connect2Recover with the support of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan and the King Salman
ITU and EIF join forces to reduce digital gender divide in Burundi, Ethiopia, Haiti
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) have launched a cooperative project to enhance the digital ecosystem and build digital
NCC ignites campaign to educate parents, children on online safety
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a campaign to keep children safe online and assist parents ensure their young ones navigate the Internet