West Africa’s digital economy hits $216bn as WATRA pushes regulatory harmonisation

13 ECOWAS states have amended telecom laws to waive roaming surcharges

Aliyu Yusuf Aboki

The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory coordination across the subregion as West Africa’s digital economy expands to an estimated $216 billion, according to industry projections. Aliyu Aboki, Executive Secretary of

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