*The Nigerian Communications Commission inaugurates the Africa-BB-Maps National forum as the first of 11 African countries to commence work on the International Telecommunication Union-led initiative

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated the Africa-BB-Maps National event, becoming the first among 11 African countries to commence work on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) led initiative.

绿帽献妻 reports the NCC Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Abuja, FCT, launched the Africa-BB-Mapping Systems with key players from government, industry, and development partners in attendance.

The telecoms sector regulatory Commission also said the three-day would focus on “collaborative strategies” for Broadband infrastructure mapping, planning, and digital inclusion in Nigeria.

Photo collage of some scenes at the event, in Abuja

The ITU-oriented project involves baseline assessments, policy analysis, and advocacy for Broadband mapping across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

The Africa-BB-Maps is a four-year multi annual project, starting in 2025 and concluding in 2028, with each year dedicated to specific objectives and activities aimed at improving Broadband mapping across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The digital project also encompasses baseline assessments and policy analysis for standardised Broadband mapping.

Development of a Maturity Matrix and regulatory recommendations, and sub-regional advocacy and promotion of best practices are outlined for 2025, according to the United Nations (UN) agency.

According to ITU, Year 1, the project focuses on establishing the groundwork for broadband mapping, starting with baseline assessments and detailed policy analyses across all participating countries.

The development of a Maturity Matrix helps evaluate the existing broadband infrastructure and policies.

Sub-regional advocacy and dialogue activities promote best practices for policy and regulatory frameworks.

For advanced stage countries, efforts are directed toward promoting common data standards, open data practices, and procure what is necessary to strengthen the already existing infrastructure or establish the new national broadband mapping system, focusing on infrastructure and service mapping.

Besides, a community of practice is established at regional and sub-regional levels to foster collaboration, along with guidelines and open-source tools to support broadband mapping initiatives.

The ITU said the project, in the second year, will expand the focus to medium and initial stage countries.

The agency stated: “It promotes the same common data standards and open data practices established in Year 1, but now tailored to these countries鈥� specific needs.

“Medium and initial stage countries receive technical specifications for their broadband mapping systems, which are procured and established.”

Meanwhile, advanced stage countries undergo advanced technical training, receive ITU certifications, and benefit from ongoing post-implementation support to ensure the systems are fully integrated and functional.

By the end of year 2, the Union noted that medium stage countries are expected to implement their new national broadband mapping systems, following the same process designed for the advanced stage.

Whereas in Year 3, the project shifts to consolidating the progress made in the previous two years, ITU stated

This phase focuses largely on providing ITU-certified technical training for initial stage countries, ensuring the skills are acquired by local experts.

Medium and initial stage countries receive continued post-implementation support to ensure the broadband mapping systems are operational.

In Year 4, the project serves as the final phase of the project, with activities centered on wrapping up ongoing implementations and ensuring all systems are sustainable for the future.

The tailored training programs for initial stage countries continue, and both medium and initial stage countries receive additional post-implementation support where necessary.

The project is concluded with a final event that brings together all countries involved, reporting on the achievements and outcomes of the project.

The International Telecommunication Union attracts 194 national governments and over 1,000 companies and organisations to advance global connectivity.[

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