03 February 2026

ZTE announced its active involvement in the "5G Vertical Industry Summit" held in Algiers on January 28, 2026. Organized by Ooredoo Algeria, the event comes amid ongoing preparations for the introduction of 5G technology to the Algerian market.

As a key partner in the development of Algeria’s telecom infrastructure, ZTE works closely with Ooredoo to advance the nation’s 5G evolution. Its participation in the summit underscores this ongoing collaboration, with the company providing technical support for demonstrations that showcased the capabilities of 5G networks.

02 February 2026

Nigeria is fast-tracking its digital infrastructure development through a dual approach: expanding a nationwide fibre-optic network and acquiring two new communication satellites. The federal government announced these initiatives during a press briefing in Abuja, led by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in commemoration of Global Privacy Day 2026.

The fibre-optic backbone, expected to span 90,000 kilometres, is nearly 60% complete. This extensive network aims to boost high-capacity broadband access across Nigeria, reduce internet costs, and enhance service quality for businesses, government agencies, and households. Tijani highlighted that the fibre rollout is central to Nigeria’s broader digital economy strategy, providing the critical physical infrastructure needed to support e-government services, digital financial inclusion, innovation hubs, and private sector growth.