The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has established an ambitious objective for Nigeria, aiming for 90% of the population to possess digital literacy by 2030. Underlining the significance of digital literacy, he emphasized its role in equipping individuals with the fundamental skills required for active […]
President Bola Tinubu granted his approval for the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This appointment is initially for a four-year term, subject to Senate confirmation, and it follows the suspension of the former anti-graft agency chief, Mr. Abdulrasheed […]
Aminu Maida, currently serving as the Executive Director of Technology & Operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), is a seasoned technical professional with a remarkable track record spanning more than 15 years. His expertise extends across multiple functions and includes international experience in the fields of FinTech, […]
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to various agencies operating under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: (1) Aminu Maida has been appointed as the EVC / CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). […]
During the grand finale of Wema Bank’s Hackaholics 4.0, four Nigerian tech startups secured a total of N37 million in funding to advance their innovative products. IRETI, a health-tech startup focusing on breast cancer management, emerged as the winner and received a N15 million cash prize for the best-pitched […]
Phase 3’s one-day partnership meeting themed “Digital Infrastructure for ISPs” was held on October 4, 2023. The meeting was aimed at providing rich insight into the Phase 3 network; critical developments that will amplify future-proof connectivity and technology that today’s world demands and to foster value-based collaboration with ISPs to […]
In keeping with his earlier commitment, Dr. Tijani Bosun, the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, has introduced a strategic blueprint covering 2023-2027. This blueprint, titled ‘Accelerating our Collective Prosperity through Technical Efficiency,’ is built on five core pillars. Dr. Bosun emphasized that this document is […]
Dear Compatriots, 1.It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our […]
In celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a nationwide broadcast on Sunday at 7 am. In a statement issued on Saturday, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, encouraged television, radio stations, and other […]
In 2023, the “dearMoon mission” is set to take nine passengers on a lunar orbit aboard a Starship. Among these passengers are Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa and Yemi Akinyemi Dele, a choreographer with Nigerian roots. This lunar journey, which will circumnavigate the moon but not touch down, is fully funded […]