The Federal Government’s agenda to transform the country to a robust digital economy, became the focal point in the message of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, who was the special guest at the weekend commissioning of a ‘Digital Nigeria Centre’ at the Father O’Connel Science College, Minna, Niger…
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emphasised the commitment of the Commission to continually drive initiatives that accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of Nigeria. Danbatta reiterated the commitment of the Commission while speaking at the NCC…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that Nigeria is realising its goal of a digital economy as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is leading the country’s revenue generation . Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, stated this in Kaduna at a One Day Stakeholder’s engagement program organised to create understanding between the Agency…
The Nigerian Government is to leverage its participation at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2021 to further explore global partnership for the country’s shift to digital economy and support for its thriving start-up ecosystem. This was disclosed by the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, while inaugurating the Local Organising Committee…
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is seeking partnership with Nigeria to further drive the renewed IT-focused agenda of UNESCO. The Nigerian Permanent delegate to UNESCO, Ms Hajo Sani stated this in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami.She outlined the relevant key areas…
The German Finance Minister sees an opportunity for swift agreement on a global tax reform for internationally active corporations – with minimum and digital taxes. Berlin (dpa) – Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (SPD) is pushing for a swift agreement on a global tax reform for internationally active corporations. “It just has to succeed this year,”…
A new World Bank diagnostic provides a snapshot of the state of Nigeria’s digital transformation, and provides recommendations for future growth The report notes that while Nigeria has made some progress, strategic investments and innovations are needed to reach its full digital potentialThe diagnostic is part of the World Bank Group’s Digital Economy for Africa…
Globally, the Digital Economy is expanding at a very fast pace. In just a few years, this platform has transitioned from being a luxury to an absolute necessity. It is in recognition of this fact that we decided to re-designate the Federal Ministry of Communications as the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy with…
