The IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Africa Summit 2025 (CTU Africa 25) will be held for the first time in Nigeria at Baze University, Abuja, on November 27-28. Under the theme "Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity," this pivotal summit serves as a catalyst for inclusive digital growth across the continent. The program features five core tracks: Infrastructure and Technologies; Policy, Regulation, and Financing; Rural and Community-Centric Innovations; Digital Transformation for Sectors such as eHealth and Agriculture; and Regional Cooperation for Cross-Border Initiatives. CTU Africa 25 is a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share groundbreaking solutions and forge collaborations that will finally connect the unconnected and drive Africa’s digital future.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

•  Research Paper (Original research with validated results)
•  Case Study (Implementation experiences and lessons learned)
•  Policy Paper (Analysis of regulatory frameworks and policy innovations)
• Industry Paper (Practical solutions and technologies deployment)
•  Position Paper (Informed perspective on connectivity challenges)
• Papers that meet IEEE standards of SI not exceeding 20% will be published in IEEE Xplore.

List of Topics

•  Track 1: Infrastructure and Technologies for Universal Connectivity
• Track 2: Policy, Regulation, and Sustainable Financing
•  Track 3: Rural and Community-Centric Connectivity Innovations
•  Track 4: Digital Transformation: Smart Cities, Education, eHealth, Agriculture
•  Track 5: Regional Cooperation: One Africa Network and Cross-Border Initiatives
• Track 6: Sustainable Power & Energy for Connected Communities
• Track 7: People, Policy, and Sustainability
• Track 8: Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Critical Infrastructure

Review Process

• All submissions will be peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
• Criteria for evaluation include originality, technical contribution, clarity, and relevance to the conference themes.
• Accepted papers must be presented at the conference. No-show papers will not be submitted to IEEE Xplore.

Committees

Program Committee Chairs

• General Chair, Chukwuemeka Gerald Okafor,
• Technical Program Committee Chair Engr. Prof. Nasir Faruk
• Publication Chair, Engr. Agbotiname Lucky Imoize
• Local Organizing Committee - Nneoma Ofodile
• Registration Committee – Dr. Ezekiel Nnamere Aneke
• Finance Committee - Josephine Chimeziri Nwoko
• Publicity Committee - Dr. Akinbo Adebunmi
• Sponsorship and Partnership Committee- Engr. Azuka Jude Ofogu

Publication

Accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore Digital Library (subject to IEEE quality review).

Venue

November 2025 | Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria

Contact

1. Chukwuemeka Gerald Okafor, General Chair, Email: ogureginald@gmail.com
2. Engr. Prof. Nasir Faruk, Technical Program Committee Chair, Email: faruk.n@slu.edu.ng
3. Engr. Prof Agbotiname Imoize, Publication Chair, Email:  aimoize@unilag.edu.ng

Sponsors