{
  "id": 10569553,
  "title": "IHS Nigeria links infrastructure to digital economy growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ihs-nigeria-links-infrastructure-to-digital-economy-growth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T00:44:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ihs-nigeria-links-infrastructure-to-digital-economy-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IHS Nigeria, a key player in Nigeria's telecommunications sector, has emphasized the vital role of digital infrastructure in the nation's transformation from mobile telephony to a thriving digital economy. During the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum in Lagos, the company reflected on its contributions to Nigeria's telecommunications evolution over the past 25 years. IHS Nigeria, operating as part of IHS Towers, is recognized as one of the world's largest independent tower owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure. The company boasts an extensive footprint, with approximately 16,000 towers and over 15,000 kilometers of fiber deployed across Nigeria. These infrastructure investments have bolstered voice and data services, while shared infrastructure and connectivity solutions have empowered mobile network operators and other service providers to expand their networks. The forum, themed \"The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On,\" celebrated the 25th anniversary of Nigeria's GSM revolution and explored the country's telecommunications ecosystem's evolution from the early days of mobile telephony to today's digital age. IHS Nigeria's director of corporate communications, Sylva Ifedigbo, highlighted the company's close connection to Nigeria's telecommunications journey, stating that IHS Nigeria is synonymous with the country's GSM story and serves as the nation's backbone of digital possibilities.",
  "summary": "IHS Nigeria has highlighted the critical role of digital infrastructure in the country’s digital economy growth at the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum in Read More: https://punchng.com/ihs-nigeria-links-infrastructure-to-digital-economy-growth/",
  "key_points": [
    "IHS Nigeria emphasizes digital infrastructure's role in Nigeria's digital economy growth.",
    "Company operates as world's largest independent tower owner/operator/developer.",
    "IHS Nigeria celebrates 25 years of Nigeria's GSM revolution and digital transformation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "IHS Nigeria's emphasis on digital infrastructure underscores its role in driving Nigeria's shift from mobile telephony to a digital economy, solidifying its position as a key enabler of the country's telecommunications growth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "IHS Nigeria links infrastructure to digital economy growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ihs-nigeria-links-infrastructure-to-digital-economy-growth-10573572",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:00:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}