News around the Web: 6 May

With OPIC’s $50 million investment in the African Telecoms, Media and Technology Fund, Balancing Act features an interview with fund CEO Richard Essex, who discusses his plans for future development.
 
Despite quality of service issues that have necessitated government action, Nigeria’s telecom subscriber base has reached over 60 million. This Day examines the incredible growth.
 
Daily Monitor reports on the Ugandan government’s plans to expand usage of ICT in the country by making low-cost computers available to all university students.