Bosun Tijani
22 Apr 2024
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has explained the new functions and roles the re-launching of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) would bring to the country’s digital space.
20 Apr 2024
The Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has announced strategic partnerships with Cisco, 21st Century Technologies like Awarri and DataDotOrg.
17 Apr 2024
Some 12,948 startups have so far been registered through the Nigeria Startup Act. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which disclosed this, said they were registered for labeling.
10 Apr 2024
The Federal Government is currently working on a template to ensure that different ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the country can exchange data seamlessly.
5 Apr 2024
Plans are underway to assemble 120 Nigerian researchers, startups and stakeholders in the artificial intelligence (AI) space to develop a robust framework for AI adoption in the country.
20 Mar 2024
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, is collaborating with Ethnos and One Identity/Quest for the launch of the Ethnos Cybersecurity Erudition Series.
14 Mar 2024
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has canvassed for more investments in the ICT sector.
29 Feb 2024
Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme has received a boost with participants set to receive some 1,144 devices.
19 Feb 2024
The Nigerian government has announced the launch of the Project 774 LG Connectivity, which will be used to create at least 300 jobs.
10 Feb 2024
Following the announcement of the N1b partnership with IHS Nigeria to support the 3MTT Learning Community, the Federal Ministry Of Communications, Innovation& Digital Economy has announced the 3MTT Community Managers for all 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
9 Feb 2024
Following the announcement of the N1 billion partnership with IHS Nigeria to support the 3MTT Learning Community, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy has announced the 3MTT Community Managers for all 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, the ministry said: "The selection of Learning Community…
9 Feb 2024
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to digital literacy and skill development, through its Build-A-Thon initiative, organised by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
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