Abuja Declaration: Nigeria Leads Push for Inclusive Payment Rails Across Africa

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and successfully pushed for the adoption of the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa. This declaration commits member states to expanding affordable digital access through improved spectrum and fibre infrastructure, stronger cybersecurity, and greater digital inclusion for underserved communities. The move positions Nigeria as a continental leader in shaping the regulatory...