An Advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) has warned that with dearth of registration facilities and the rush by Nigerians to avoid being cut off from their mobile phone lines following the directive to cut off those without National Identification number, the second wave of COVID-19 spread would be hastened.
The group while drawing flak on the directive and approach of the Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Mr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami to within a short period and without putting facilities on ground to enable compliance by the over 100 million subscribers within 14 days, saying that such was wont to create panic and rush that would have scant regard for social distancing.
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Chad’s digital economy looks set for a boost following the approval by the European Investment Bank (EIB) of a range of new measures aimed at boosting the country’s development.
TeleGeography reports that the project will encompass three feasibility studies aimed at improving rural connectivity in Chad as well as delivering high speed broadband. Chad’s government is aiming to double the ICT sector’s contribution to the country’s economy.