Niger is looking for partners to provide high-speed Internet in 1,000 schools and 300 health huts

The Niger 2.0 strategic plan, designed to democratize access to ICT in Niger, has been deployed since 2021. Several ongoing projects, in particular the modernization of the administration, are progressing. Promoting access to connectivity for all is also a major concern. The Nigerien government, through the National Information Society Agency (ANSI), is seeking partners to provide...

Nigeria and Niger sign agreement on frequency coordination at their borders

The signal interference that often occurs in border areas can disrupt the provision of telecom services in the countries concerned. It is therefore important for neighboring countries to collaborate in the management of radio frequencies to avoid these inconveniences. Nigeria and Niger have signed a bilateral agreement for the coordination of the use of frequencies along...

Niger announces the adoption of a National Cybersecurity Strategy to boost digital transformation

The authorities of Niger are carrying out several initiatives aimed at improving the rate of internet coverage in the country. Along with wanting to develop the Internet, the government plans to create a legal framework for effective digital transformation. The Nigerien government has adopted a new National Cybersecurity Strategy to strengthen the country’s digital transformation. The information...

Niger launches digital platform to bolster trade

Global provider of solutions for trade facilitation Webb Fontaine and the Niger Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with its partners, have launched the Niger National Single Window (NNSW) platform to bolster foreign trade. The initiative was launched by Yayé Djibo, representing the office of the President of the Republic of Niger, Colonel Diori Hamani...

Niger: Airtel invests $ 5.7 million to deploy Zinder optical fiber to the border with Nigeria

Since the Covid-19 crisis, the high-speed data segment has gained in value. The telecom operators are fighting there with bonuses. Airtel, which wants to consolidate its leadership position, has decided to make new investments to develop its network. The mobile operator Airtel Niger initiated, Friday, August 20, the deployment of optical fiber from the city of Zinder...

Niger: the Development Investment Fund will be used to acquire a telecoms control system

The telecoms sector is currently an economic lifeline for several African countries. The coronavirus has sparked a surge in consumption that will induce revenue growth in the sector over the next few years. Niger intends to take advantage of this. The Republic of Niger decided this year to equip itself with a telecoms monitoring and control system. The...

Orange Niger becomes Zamani Telecom

Led by two talented African investors, Mohamed Rissa, Chairman of the Rimbo group, and Moctar Thiam, Chairman of the Envol Afrique group, Zamani Com SAS acquired in November 2019 all of the stake held by the Orange group in the Orange Niger SA to become its sole shareholder. The new brand born from this acquisition is now called Zamani...

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