Bosun Tijani
15 Nov
The Federal Government has announced that it will complete the digitisation of the 774 Local Government headquarters across the 36 states by 2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani..
15 Nov
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has promised government support for indigenous technology companies, through collaboration.
14 Nov
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced plans by the Federal Government to equip youths with essential digital skills.
9 Nov
Dear Honorable Minister Bosun Tijani, I hope this letter finds you well. As the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, your leadership has been instrumental in advancing Nigeria’s digital landscape
6 Nov
The success of the Federal Government’s fibre fund is projected to deliver up to 1.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth per capital, raising the GDP from $472.6 billion (2022) to $502 billion over the next four years.
1 Nov
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), yesterday, announced new support from Google to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent development across Nigeria.
23 Oct
In Nigeria, we have one of the most vibrant markets in Africa. Today, the Lagos ecosystem is valued at about $11 billion. So, what GITEX is bringing to Nigeria is the network effect.
16 Oct
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, yesterday, revealed that the renovation would be handled by telecommunications infrastructure company, IHS Towers.
4 Oct
To boost Nigeria’s emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that the government is about to launch another $1.5 million initiative.
13 Sep
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that the Federal Government is taking the lead in driving the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria ....
11 Sep
The Federal Government through the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) has opened applications for a N100 million AI Fund.
10 Sep
The federal government, through the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), has launched a N100 million AI Fund aimed at supporting Nigerian startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop innovative solutions. The initiative, backed by tech giant Google, is part of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy's strategic programs to harness…
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