In a significant move to fast-track Lagos’ smart city transformation, MTN Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Lagos State Government, strengthening digital infrastructure and improving service delivery across the country.

ADGM Academy (ADGMA), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE have jointly launched the nation’s first testbed for quantum-secure communications, marking a significant step toward future-proofing digital infrastructure. The initiative will explore ways to transfer ultra-secure data using quantum technology.

The UK government has announced that it is set to invest £150 million in digital infrastructure and open data in its efforts to make Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow, a world-leading 'smart city'. Glasgow has already received £24 million since 2013 which has been circulated through the Innovate UK innovation agency. The investment has served to not only enhance connectivity in the city, but it has also helped Glasgow develop technologies of the future that will be cost effective and energy efficient.