…expands digital infrastructure, and seeks to strengthen its position in the global digital economy. In the oil-rich Arabian nation, the focus is on changing how government operates rather than simply introducing AI tools into existing bureaucratic processes. Director-General of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enab…

…Organisation of Nigeria, SON, and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy reflected a shared commitment to standards-led growth. “Standards are not simply technical tools; they are strategic enablers of innovation, investment, trade and public trust,” she said. “By aligning around interna…

…infrastructure, women and gender, youth and skills, climate and sustainability, and the digital economy.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Olusi said MSMEs received 41 per cent of the 2025 funding against a 35 per cent target. Women-owned businesses received N120.9bn, while wom…

…consumers, safeguarding network performance and preserving confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy,” explained Engr. Edoyemi Ogoh, who is Director, Technical Standards and Network Integrity at NCC. “The initiative,” he continued, “supports the Commission’s broader efforts to strengthen the integrity of devices in Niger…

…Party (PDP) candidate in Gombe state and former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy; Ladi Adebutu, the PDP's candidate in Ogun state; and Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano state.

The name of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, is missing from the final list of governorship candidates for the February 6, 2027, election in Gombe State, released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC published the final list of 16 cleared can…

…The remaining 500 were equipped with digital devices to support their entry into the digital economy. Physical tools distributed included laptops, sewing machines, makeup sets, and digital tablets.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Dr Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special A…

…digital infrastructure as part of efforts to expand broadband access, strengthen the digital economy and support the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Project BRIDGE is designed to address gaps in fibre connectivity by expanding the country’s backbone infrastructure…

…digital infrastructure as part of efforts to expand broadband access, strengthen the digital economy and support the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Project BRIDGE is designed to address gaps in fibre connectivity by expanding the country’s backbone infrastructure…

…$51.9 billion at the end of July. He also pointed to developments in the energy sector, digital economy, investment and social protection as indications of a movement from economic stabilisation towards structural transformation. Yilwatda said the focus should now be on translating economic gains into improved househol…

…of power in the hands of a few technology companies. He said Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy had created huge opportunities in communication, commerce, education and civic participation. According to him, the opportunities were being threatened by incidents in which sensitive personal and financial informat…

…before court In Gombe State, the case involving former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, predates the Supreme Court judgment. A Federal High Court had nullified the PDP governorship primary that produced Pantami and ordered the party to conduct a fresh exercise in accordance wit…

Towards building an inclusive digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission, in partnership with CBM International Nigeria, has called for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in Nigeria’s digital sector. The call was made during a two-day specialised Digital Citizenship Training for Persons with Di…

…improving employability and preparing young Nigerians for opportunities in the global digital economy. Alausa said the programme, which is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and powered by the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), would provide beneficiaries with six months of free…

…Commission as its new headquarters. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Monday during the commissioning of the facility in Abuja. Tijani said the property was handed to the commission after it complained that its growing responsibilities and international p…

…and consumers, investing in young people and contributing to the growth of the country’s digital economy.OPay to list on NGXMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that OPay is planning to list its shares on the Nigerian Exchange, giving local investors access to one of Africa's biggest fintech companies.The fintech proce…

…opportunity requires a financial and payment system capable of supporting the global digital economy. “We must therefore be careful about policies that could undermine the progress being made in strengthening Nigeria’s financial and digital ecosystem.” The APC national chairman also highlighted the Nigeria Education Lo…

…Adeleke pledged to build on his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, digital economy, sports, agricultural mechanisation, education and healthcare. “We will build on our achievements on state infrastructure, digital economy, sports development, agricultural mechanisation, education and healthcare expansion,…

…revenue,” Olatunji said. Also speaking, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, warned that inadequate privacy protection could slow investment and Nigeria’s digital development. Tijani, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Nadungu Gagare, said physical digita…

…Digital Bootcamp Programme designed to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The programme will provide intensive, hands-on training to more than 600 young people across key locations, including Ondo, Abuja, Rivers and Kaduna states. Through a 10-day bootcamp, participants will develop practica…

…will include job creation through agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure and the digital economy; improving productivity through innovation and infrastructure; strengthening the investment climate; aligning workforce skills with labour market demands; and expanding economic opportunities while reducing poverty. NES…

…telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. Tijani spoke while addressing participants at the grand finale of the Bini Riva Live f…

…indispensable as Nigeria pursues the eight Presidential Priorities and builds a modern digital economy. To help MDAs meet the new expectations, the Commission has established a regulatory clinic that will provide technical guidance, answer compliance questions and support institutions on their journey towards full comp…

…Enugu State’s ambition to attract investment and build capacity in emerging areas of the digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, announced the partnership at the handover ceremony in Enugu, saying the Commission was pleased to transfer the facilities to a sta…

…architecture to comply with the new requirements. Adeyanju said Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, large consumer market and increasing reliance on technology services were strengthening the country’s position as an attractive destination for digital infrastructure investment. “The future of the economy is digital. W…