The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says telecommunications companies have invested billions of dollars over the past 25 years to close Nigeria’s digital divide, describing the sector as the critical foundation supporting the country’s expanding digital economy. The position was presented by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, during his keynote address titled “A Chronicle of Telecom Operators’ Efforts in Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide Through Innovation: Achievements, Challenges and Future Prospects,” at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative Conference 2026. The conference was held under the...