E-Business
Galaxy Backbone Provides Infrastructure to Implement E-government Master Plan

The E-government master plan initially approved by the previous Federal Executive Council was launched and published for the consumption of the entire nation.
The official launch was carried out by the Secretary to the government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the Head of Service, with the former Minister of Communications, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Permanent Secretaries of several Ministries as well as the Heads and representatives of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies in attendance.
The launch of the E-government master plan remains one of the greatest achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) led government. Following, the launch, government will begin the full implementation of the E-government master plan, which is meant to set Nigeria apart in the league of nations effectively delivering government services using digital technologies and Infrastructure, in earnest.
According to the Director E-government within the Ministry of Communications, Mr. Tope Fashedemi, ‘Galaxy Backbone provides the Infrastructure that will enable the full implementation of the e-government master plan’.
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) is the digital infrastructure and shared services provider to government and all its agencies. GBB is saddled with the responsibility to provide the technology platform through which the e-government master plan will be implemented for the nation.
Mr. Yusuf Kazaure, Managing Director/CEO, explains further that ‘The e-government master plan heralds the platform that will help ministries and agencies perform better and become more effective in providing services to other government institutions, businesses and the citizenry in a fast, reliable and efficient manner. This will be achieved through a shared platform’.
The goal of the e-government plan is to provide a transparent, competent, service oriented digital base, and an information sharing hub.
The vision of the plan is to achieve a means to access government services online with ease and that’s where Galaxy Backbone plays a huge role in actualizing this. Mr. Kazaure has assured all that Galaxy Backbone will perform its responsibilities to ensure the full implementation of the plan.
In emphasizing GBB’s role in implementing the E-government master plan, Mr. Frank Ugbodaga, Group Head Customer Operations and Services explained that government has invested in A state of the art Infrastructure, which includes a world class Tier III Integrated National Datacentre to ensure that the full weight of this plan is actualized.
According to Mr. Ugbodaga, “Galaxy Backbone has an active state of the art Tier III Datacentre with the latest infrastructure, computers, storage and the largest dedicated tech structure and network suitable for public and private consumption in Nigeria”.
In ensuring that the E-government master plan is fully functional across the country and that the entire nation is fully digitized for effective interactions between government agencies across the country, between government and citizen and between government and businesses, Galaxy Backbone has invested in laying fibre optics infrastructure across the country.
Mr Ugbodaga further stressed this National Information, Communications & Technology Infrastructure Backbone project meant for the benefit of the entire nation. “We have succeeded in installing fibre cables in 13 states of the federation under the first phase of this project. The second phase which has commenced, will see Galaxy Backbone cover virtually all states within the country interlinking government MDAs with a dedicated network. This vast network is open to be leased for both public and private sector companies”.
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) is poised to create a digital nation and this e-government master plan is an integral part of ensuring that this is achieved for the entire country. The organisation is looking to collaborate with ICT companies across the country to leverage on the huge infractructure it has. In addition to the Tier III Datacentre located in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Galaxy Backbone also has the only in country Disaster Recovery Centre located in Enugu.
E-Business
Amazon CEO Says AI will Reduce Number of Workers Needed

Amazon’s management on Wednesday said that it expects that artificial intelligence software will reduce the number of office workers at the world’s largest online retailer.

Andy Jassy, chief executive, Amazon
“We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today and more people doing other types of jobs,” Andy Jassy, chief executive, Amazon wrote in an email to employees.
He said it was difficult to predict how the overall workforce will evolve, but in the next few years, it is expected that AI efficiency gains will lead to a reduction in the number of office workers.
According to earlier reports, Amazon employed around 1.5 million people worldwide, with approximately 350,000 office employees in various roles.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the company does not anticipate further large-scale layoffs, as seen in 2022 and 2023, in the near future.
Instead, it expects that vacant positions will not be refilled.
However, layoffs are not ruled out, according to sources familiar with the matter.
“Amazon is focusing on so-called AI agents, software capable of independently performing tasks. These agents could, for example, summarise information from the web and data sources, write software, translate languages and automate many time-consuming tasks,” Mr Jassy explained.
“Agents will be teammates that we can call on at various stages of our work,” he added, urging employees to experiment with AI whenever possible.
The impact of AI on the job market has been a concern for many years.
Recently, Spotify, the leader in music streaming, announced that teams requesting additional staff would first need to prove that AI could not perform the tasks.
The creators of the language-learning app Duolingo plan to gradually replace external workers with AI.
E-Business
BPP Partners NDPC to Strengthen Data Protection

Dr Adebowale Adedokun, director-general, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to data protection in Nigeria.
He disclosed this in a statement at the weekend by Zira Nagga, head of Public Relations, BPP, following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
Adedokun stressed that data protection is vital to Nigeria’s economy and development, particularly in areas such as demography, health, education, and other key sectors.
He emphasised that no country should leave its data unprotected, as it plays a crucial role in future planning and national development.
“Data governs the world. It is essential to technological progress and must be protected for a country or business to be taken seriously,” he said.
Adedokun described the visit, aimed at fostering partnership on data policy implementation and protection, as timely and aligned with national goals.
He said the BPP would collaborate closely with the NDPC to boost data development, capacity building, and enhance the procurement system.
“The BPP will support compliance as part of the ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, although it is not a core procurement eligibility requirement,” he explained.
He suggested a hybrid training model to help build strong capacity in data protection, privacy awareness, and policy understanding.
According to him, a dynamic training approach will reduce logistics costs and improve public confidence in data safety and privacy.
Dr Vincent Olatunji, CEO, and national commissioner, NDPC, praised Adedokun and the BPP for supporting data protection initiatives.
He said the partnership supports President Bola Tinubu’s vision and will strengthen data privacy across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“The collaboration will create awareness and train BPP staff to ensure a firm grasp of data protection principles and policies,” he stated.
Olatunji said the NDPC would establish a working group to finalise a Memorandum of Understanding beneficial to both institutions.
He added that President Tinubu signed the NDPC into law on 12 June 2023 to uphold citizens’ rights and protect national and business data.
Olatunji also noted that strict legal measures were in place to enforce data protection and ensure full compliance nationwide.
Both agencies agreed to form a team to sign the MoU and focus on capacity building and data management in procurement and beyond.
E-Business
FG Mulls Fibre Optic Layout to Bridge Internet Gaps

President Bola Tinubu said that his administration has initiated a project to install fibre optic cables across the country, aimed at enhancing the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
His plans were contained in a speech he delivered at a joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12.
He said the fibre optic layout is part of other projects being embarked on.
“In addition, we have embarked on an ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation, a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide and fostering greater connectivity.
“This initiative promises not only to enhance the speed and reliability of internet access but also to revolutionise how businesses operate, how students learn, and how communities stay connected,” Tinubu stated.
He maintained that by extending this critical infrastructure, his government is empowering entrepreneurs, enabling digital education, and providing the tools for our youth to compete in a globalised world.
In a most recent report on Internet connectivity, The ICIR pointed out how Nigeria has faced setbacks in its deployment of fibre optic cables and needs a transformation.
The challenges revolve around vandalism, inadequate coordination between road construction and telecom infrastructure, and varying right-of-way (RoW) charges across states.
Among industry experts, these issues impact network outages, increase repair costs, and hinder broadband expansion efforts.
It has also further threatened the digital economy, leading to slower Internet speeds, dropped calls, and unreliable connectivity among others.
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