Bosun Tijani
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…
26 Aug
The Federal Government has connected 45 local council secretariats in seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in the implementation of the Project 774 LG Connectivity plan.
23 Aug
Unauthorised access to telecommunications and other critical national infrastructure sites in the country has been banned as the Federal Government has finally gazetted the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order 2024’.
22 Aug
Bosun Tijani To boost Internet operations and deepen economic growth and security, the Federal Government has revealed plans to migrate from Internet Protocol version four (IPv4) to Internet Protocol version (IPv6). This was revealed at a one-day IPv6-Driven Digital Infrastructure summit organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja. Themed, ‘Bringing Net…
21 Aug
With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a transformative force, reshaping various industries such as communication systems, software applications, data storage, business operations, analytics and interactive platforms
15 Aug
Imagine a Nigeria where AI isn’t just a buzzword but a driving force behind business innovation and economic growth.
29 May 2024
Perhaps it may appear too early to judge President Bola Tinubu’s performance under one year in the saddle of leadership of this country, but the fact remains that Nigerians can no longer wait. They are fast running out of patience.
16 May 2024
Amidst the intricate tapestry of governance, the effectiveness of a nation’s leadership hinges upon the performance of its ministers.
15 May 2024
A special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will deliver an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cable to complement existing infrastructure for universal access to the Internet across Nigeria is to be unveiled by the Federal Government.
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