The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape into a global hub for tech talent. NITDA aims to foster innovation and reposition Nigeria as a prominent player in the technology sector. This declaration was made […]
Digital Economy
The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, recently articulated his dedication to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for the digital economy. In an address to the Commission’s Senior Management team, Maida emphasized the necessity of focusing on ensuring affordable and […]
Medallion Data Centres Limited, Nigeria’s leading carrier-neutral data center operator, made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing the launch of their second data center, known as “LOS2,” in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. This state-of-the-art facility is set to commence its services on October 24th, offering an additional one-megawatt […]
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 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). […]
The surge in international demand has rallied the world’s largest tech and start-up event to scale even higher and bigger in 2023, spearheading a global tech takeover across two Dubai mega venues next month. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 16-20 October 2023, the blockbuster tech […]
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 […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), a registered non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering the growth, development, and prominence of Telecommunications and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as the primary driver of the nation’s economy, extends its warm congratulations to Dr. Bosun Tijani on his appointment as the Minister […]
The federal government, on September 13, has made the decision to transfer the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) from the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to the Ministry of Interior. This move aims to tackle the ongoing challenges related to National Identity Numbers (NIN), which are a crucial […]
The inaugural West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) is set to bring together key players from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Lagos. The event aims to address the challenges related to telecoms infrastructure that hinder the growth of the digital economy in the region. Distinguished […]