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- 12 Feb 2023
NCC Commits to Developing Digital Skills for Realization of Digital Economy
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to developing digital literacy skills required for the realization of full digital economy in Nigeria. Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett,…
- 7 Jul 2020
NCC Taps Digima to Head New Department to Accelerate FG’s Digital Economy Agenda
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has created a Digital Economy Department, principally responsible for implementing programmes and policies aimed at fully supporting and promoting the…
- 7 Jul 2020
NCC Creates New Department to Accelerate FG’s Digital Economy Agenda
In continuation of its renewed strategy and vigour for effective delivery of its regulatory mandate, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has created a Digital Economy Department, principally…
- 4 Aug 2020
Pantami Seeks Shift to Skill, not Certificate to Boost Digital Economy
Dr Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has advocated for shifting of focus from certificate to skills education for the actualisation of Nigeria’s digital economic drive. Dr…
- 30 Oct 2019
Digital Economy Will Make Nigeria Globally Competitive – NITDA DG
Kasheem Inuwa, Director General of the National Information and Technology Development Agency, NITDA says the digital economy when implemented will make Nigeria globally competitive. Inuwa made the…
- 1 Dec 2019
FG Launches National Digital Economy Policy
President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the National Digital Economy Policy, initiated by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The unveiling was performed during the e-Nigeria…
- 5 Jan 2020
Pantami Explains Reasons for Digital Economy Drive in Nigeria
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has justified the necessity, appropriateness and significance of the re-designation of the Federal Ministry of…
- 18 Jun 2021
COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Technology Adaptation - NITDA
The outbreak of COVID 19 has been described as one pandemic that has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in all sphere of life. Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National…
- 7 Nov 2021
Cybersecurity: "NCC is Committed to Responsive Regulations for Sustainable Growth of Digital Economy" - Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has stated that the Commission is irrevocably committed to boosting the nation's digital…
- 24 Apr 2026
FG Pushes Digital Economy Bill to Fast-Track AI, Cloud Adoption
Nigeria’s drive toward a fully digital economy is gathering pace as the Federal Government intensifies work on e-governance and digital economy bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for…
- 8 Nov 2017
Buhari Backs NITDA On Fostering Digital Economy Via Local Content, Regulations
By peter oluka I am delighted to be here today to witness the commencement of the 2017 e-Nigeria Conference. The theme of the event – “Fostering a Digital Economy Through Local Content Development…
- 28 Sept 2018
NITDA Makes Case for Digital Economy
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the Agency's commitment to collaborate with critical stakeholders in ensuring…
- 20 Nov 2022
Inuwa, DG NITDA says Data Governance will Ensure Maximum Value Derivation from Digital Economy
As data affects how we make decisions on the path to creating a sustainable future especially in the post-COVID-19 era and the emerging challenges, the Director General, National Information…
- 7 Dec 2022
FG Urges for FinTech Advocacy to Sustain Digital Economy
As Financial Technology (FinTech) proved to be a critical element in the advancement of digital economies globally through its enormous contribution to Gross Domestic Products (GDPs) as well as the…
- 27 May 2021
Securing the Cyber Space, Gateway to Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated that Cybersecurity is very essential for Digital Economy and Digital…
- 26 Sept 2021
Digital Economy: NITDA Assures e-Business Industry Heads of Public Private Partnership
In line with the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has assured the Committee of e-Business…
- 12 Jun 2022
We’re Making Progress in Enthroning 5G for Digital Economy - NCC
Nigeria has made some significant success in the drive towards enthroning national digital economy for the country. This was disclosed by Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief…
- 18 Jul 2025
MTN’s $150m Data Hub Gets Government Nod for Advancing Digital Economy
At the unveiling of MTN Nigeria’s Dabengwa Data Centre and Cloud Launch in Ikeja, Lagos, recently, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, described…
- 24 Sept 2014
GSMA to Undertake Research to Accelerate Female Digital Economy
The GSMA and its partners are working together in the Connected Women Programme to accelerate growth of the female digital economy, having already reached 10 million women through existing…
- 10 Oct 2025
NITDA Launches Trustmark Seal to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal, a cybersecurity initiative aimed at enhancing trust, transparency, and safety across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The launch,…
- 1 Aug 2025
NITDA DG says Nigeria’s Digital Economy Will Empower Citizens, Bridge Divides, and Drive Unity
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening digital…
- 28 Jul 2021
Cloud Computing: Important in Fostering Digital Economy Growth – DG NITDA
Cloud Computing has been referred as the essential way of delivering services especially in database, networking, artificial intelligence and analytics over the internet, to offer faster innovations,…
- 8 Dec 2021
NITDA Sets to Partner with Independence Digital on Software Development
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has continued to display its commitment to the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) by constantly…
- 15 Jul 2026
NITDA, FUET Partner to Boost Digital Infrastructure, Innovation and Skills Development
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria's higher education sector through strategic investments in digital infrastructure,…
- 7 Oct 2020
Microsoft, AfDB and FG Partner to Launch Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform
Microsoft in partnership with African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy have launched the Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform, an online tool to provide…
- 27 May 2026
IEEE NIGERCON 2026 Set to Propel Nigeria's Digital Economy, Research Excellence, and Industry Innovation
Nigeria is poised to enhance its role in Africa’s digital transformation as the IEEE Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation, NIGERCON 2026, is scheduled for November 5–6, 2026, at…
- 30 Aug 2017
Fashola Advocates Development of National Digital Map
Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power Works and Housing, has advocated the development of a National Digital Map for the whole country saying aside enhancing internal security, the electronic map…
- 22 Aug 2021
Danbatta Lists Benefits of Digital Literacy to Socio-economic Development
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),has identified major benefits in promoting digital literacy in the…
- 16 Nov 2021
FG Directs NCC to Issue Research Grants on Artificial Intelligence
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to provide grants for tertiary institutions to enhance research on robotics and…
- 14 Jun 2021
Healthcare Delivery: NITDA Trains NMA Members on Digital Transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) believes that the integration of Information Technology into health care sector would accelerate the attainment of all the sustainable…