WATISE 2026: ipNX identifies ‘3 As’ as critical catalysts for African AI adoption - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, ipNX, has identified Accessibility, Affordability, and Availability (the "3 As") as the ultimate determinants that will dictate the pace, scale, and success of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration across the African continent, reports ITREALMS.

This definitive position was the focal point of a lead paper presented on behalf of the company at the prestigious West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) 2026, held on June 18, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

OTT study identifies key challenges - ITREALMS Online

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The latest study on over-the-top services (OTTs) has identified some key challenges militating against customer optimization of this service, reports ITRealms.

An over-the-top (OTT) is any application or service that provides a product over the Internet and bypasses traditional distribution.

The study conducted by the Commonwealth TelecommunicationsOrganisation (CTO), ITRealms gathered, showed that the majority of stakeholders recognize and appreciate the innovative nature of over-the-top services (OTTs).

However, there are some key OTT challenges militating against its optimization, including “Licensing obligations, Taxation (jurisdiction), Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE), Data protection and privacy, net neutrality, Interconnection, Universal Service Fund (USF).

They study also recommended the creation of favourable Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment in terms of policies, regulations and legislations; Adopting OTT services as being part of the App economy as innovation needs to be encouraged; Encouraging countries to determine suitable frameworks through regional and international considerations; and Developing a national cybersecurity strategies, to include robust legal structures/instruments and governance to address data protection and privacy.

Further, ITRealms gathered that the study was said to have been well received and adopted by the Commonwealth ICT ministers during the CTO ICT Ministers Forum 2018.

The CTO has committed to assist the commonwealth countries to develop further internal OTT frameworks for the Commonwealth Countries. 

ITRealms recalls that Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. With a diverse membership spanning developed and least developed countries, small island developing states, and more recently also the private sector and civil society, the CTO aims to become a trusted partner for sustainable development for all through ICTs. More information about us here.

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CyclingLagos identifies with World Bicycle Day

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The organizers of the highly anticipated CyclingLagos event have identified with this year’s World Bicycle Day, a day set aside by the United Nation (UN) to promote cycling culture across the world.

June 3^rd of every year was approved on 12 April 2018 as an official United Nations Day for awareness about the multiple societal benefits of using the bicycle for transport and leisure.

Speaking after the announcement was made, European Cyclists' Federation Secretary General Bernhard Ensink stated that , "Cycling is a source for social, economic and environmental benefits and it is bringing people together. This UN declaration is an acknowledgement of the contribution of cycling to the Sustainable Development Goals."

In commemoration of this year’s World Bicycle Day, the Chairman CyclingLagos, Mr Soji Adeleye noted that it is high time for all arms of government in Nigeria to give special consideration to cycling as an alternative mean of transportation in the country.

He also commended the government of Lagos State for supporting the forthcoming CyclingLagos event which will engage local and international athletes in two months of activities between July 7 and August 25, 2018.

According to him, “activities for the two months programme for the Cycling Lagos event will include; Riding Tour of Lagos, Lagos Cycling Children Summer Clinic, coaching/ talent development program, Entertainment and Corporate Brand Exhibition at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This will climax with the grand finale of the cycling competition and corporate Lagos Dinner on Saturday August 25th, 2018.”

He explained that beyond the central idea of encouraging healthy living through regular exercise among corporate executives, the event will champion healthy competition among corporate organisations.

“The organisations through their participations are to encourage the general public to engage in cycling in their various communities for healthy living,” he said.

He added that over 1,000 local and international cyclists are expected to participate in the event through race categories which include; the Celebrity race, corporate race, Professional race, Children race, Amateur race, the Club and Association race.

Multichoice owners of DSTV and GOtv the official media partner will relay the competition to its over 11.9 million subscribers across the world.  

Speaking at a recent World Press Conference to unveil programmes for the event, the Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Adebayo Tandoh, said: “Lagos State Government will support in whatever way we can to ensure that the organisers are able to achieve the goal of the event, in the area of traffic management, security, medical supports.”

Tandoh said cycling serves more than just being a competitive sport, adding: “You have to look at the health, fitness and general wellbeing of the people, which is what we are trying to promote in Lagos.”

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