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Minister clarifies comments on banditry, digital connectivity

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has clarified remarks he made in a recent interview with Channels Television concerning banditry and digital connectivity in Nigeria. Posting on X, the minister addressed public reactions and misinterpretations of his statements. He explained that his comments were intended to highlight gaps in the […]

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Nigeria, Sierra Leone seal MoUs to boost W’Africa digital economy

Nigeria has enhanced its regional digital cooperation after the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, led a high-level delegation to Sierra Leone for the Nigeria–Sierra Leone Digital Economy Bilateral Trade Mission. The mission resulted in the sealing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding intended to boost innovation, cybersecurity, and cross-border digital […]

Telcos to receive $1bn network equipment in July — Minister
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FG to invest ₦12bn in digital economy research projects

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it would invest ₦12 billion to fund digital economy research projects to ensure the country benefits from digital transformation dividends. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said this at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practices of […]

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FG to boost GDP by 21% with digital e-governance bill

The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product could receive a major boost from the digital economy, with contributions projected to rise to 21 per cent by 2030, if the proposed National Digital and E-Governance Bill is passed into law. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, stated this […]

Telcos to receive $1bn network equipment in July — Minister
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Telcos to receive $1bn network equipment in July — Minister

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is set for a major boost as operators have committed over $1 billion to network equipment purchases, marking the sector’s largest infrastructure investment in years. Deliveries are expected to begin in July, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced on Thursday. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Dr. […]

FG plans major fiber-optic cable expansion across Nigeria
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Nigeria’s digital economy attracted $191m foreign investment in Q1 – Minister

Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy sector has recorded a remarkable $191 million in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2024, a ninefold increase from $22 million in the same period last year, according to a statement from the Presidency. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced the figures during […]

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Nigeria to receive $3b in telecoms infrastructure in June – Tijani

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced that the Nigeria will receive $3 billion worth of telecommunications equipment and fibre optic infrastructure by June 2025. Tijani made this disclosure during a panel session at the Nigeria Development Update event organized by the World Bank. Dr. Tijani stated that the significant investment […]

FG seeks investors for nationwide fibre optic project
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FG seeks investors for nationwide fibre optic project

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has launched an investor consultation process, inviting private sector players to express interest in a Special Purpose Vehicle aimed at deploying 90,000 kilometers of fibre optic cables across Nigeria. The initiative, known as Project Bridge: Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth, was announced in a consultation […]

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Telecom tariffs to increase soon, but not 100% – Minister

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced that the Nigerian Communications Commission will soon outline modalities for tariff adjustments in the telecom industry. However, he clarified that the increase will not meet the 100% requested by telecom operators. Tijani made this disclosure on Wednesday during a stakeholder meeting with […]

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Tech community blasts minister over ‘mediocre’ N100m Google AI fund

The announcement of a N100 million AI Fund by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has drawn sharp criticism from the Nigerian tech community. Critics argue that the fund, backed by Google, is too modest to significantly impact AI development in Nigeria. The criticism stems from the comparison with Google’s individual […]