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- 13 Feb 2026
MTN Backs Bosun Tijani’s Vision for Africa’s AI Leadership
Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has met MTN Group’s top hierarchy to fast-track a future-ready telecommunications framework for Nigeria. L- R: MTN Group…
- 14 Nov 2023
Minister Bosun Tijani to Lead Stakeholders to CLMI International Conference, Investiture
Dr Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, is set to lead other stakeholders to the Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI’s) International…
- 7 Nov 2023
Ministry of Communications Secures N1Bn for 3m Technical Talent Programme
Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has announced the acquisition of N1 billion in funding for the implementation of the Three Million Technical Talent…
- 28 May 2025
FG to Provide High-fibre Internet in 12 Universities by Year End
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, on Wednesday said that no fewer than twelve federal universities will benefit from high-fibre digital infrastructure…
- 27 Sept 2023
FG Calls For Open, Secure Internet @Africa Internet Governance Forum
Nigerian government has subscribed to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Dr. Bosun…
- 27 Feb 2025
FG Allowed Telcos to Hike Tariffs to Avert Massive Job Losses - Minister
Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that the federal government approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunications services to avert job losses and…
- 5 Feb 2024
FG to Drive Public Infrastructure with Digital Technology
Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has said that the federal government has unveiled new areas of technology deployment for better efficiency across…
- 7 Jul 2024
FG to Harmonise 112, Nigeria's Emergency Response Number
Dr Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has said that his ministry and the Ministry of Interior have entered into an agreement to streamline emergency response…
- 8 Jan 2025
Call, Data Tariffs Will Increase - Nigerian Minister, Tijani Declares
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced that telecom tariffs in Nigeria will soon increase, but not by the 100 percent proposed by Mobile Network…
- 26 Mar 2025
FG Receives N1Bn Grant from Airtel Africa to Boost 3MTT Programme
Federal government of Nigeria has said that it has received a N1 billion grant from Airtel Africa Foundation to boost its 3 million Technical Talent initiative (3MTT). Championed by Dr. Bosun Tijani,…
- 21 Dec 2023
Nigeria Gets Additional Broadcast, Telecom Frequencies
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has granted Nigeria additional frequencies to improve broadcasting and telecommunications services in the country. Dr. Bosun Tijani The resources were…
- 20 Jun 2024
Group Seeks Restructuring of N15Bn USPF
Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers of Nigeria (ATICEN) has again called on Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of…
- 23 Mar 2024
FG Sets Inter-Ministerial Committee to Address Telecom Challenges
Dr Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has set up a 5-man Ministerial Committee to review operational conditions and propose fiscal measures to cushion the…
- 14 May 2024
Nigeria To Establish Digital Technology Exchange Hub In San Francisco
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying the project was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during its meeting…
- 3 Oct 2024
FG to Launch $1.5m Initiative for AI Development
Federal government is set to unveil a $1.5 million initiative aimed at supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) development in the country. This announcement comes from the Minister of Communications,…
- 9 Jun 2026
Tijani Unveils Innovation Hub at OAU, Urges Students to Drive Technological Solutions
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has urged Nigerian students to become active drivers of innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to develop…
- 12 Oct 2023
Minister Targets 90% Digital Literacy for Nigerians by 2030
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has set an ambitious target for Nigeria, stating that “by 2030, 90% of Nigerians should be digitally literate.” He…
- 21 Aug 2024
Telecoms Infrastructure Vandals in Trouble as President Tinubu Signs CNI Bill into Law
Federal Government has finally signed the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’ Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and…
- 7 May 2025
Gov. Mbah Tasks Youths to Embrace Technology as Enugu Tech Festival Opens
The 2025 Enugu Tech Festival being organised by the Enugu State Government kicked off yesterday with the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, describing it…
- 7 Jun 2026
NCC Applauds Ministerial Initiative on Girls ICT Empowerment
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, for championing initiatives aimed at empowering the…
- 15 Feb 2024
FG Seeks to Digitalize MDAs Operations
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, says the need to urgently digitalize government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) cannot be overemphasized.…
- 13 Mar 2025
FG Launches Key Initiatives to Bridge Nigeria's Digital Divide by 2030
Federal Government has restated its dedication to closing Nigeria's digital divide, with a focus on delivering connectivity to underserved and unserved communities. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of…
- 10 Oct 2023
Telcos Ask FG for Approval to Hike Data, Voice Tariffs
Association of Licenced Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), umbrella body for telecoms operators in Nigeria has sought the approval of Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications,…
- 2 Sept 2025
Minister Urges Africa Leaders to Unite on AI Infrastructure
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, has urged African leaders to unite in building shared AI infrastructure or risk marginalisation in the global…
- 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…
- 21 Jan 2026
FG Expands 3MTT Programme Across the Country
Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, has revealed that the federal government's 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme has trained over 135,000…
- 6 May 2024
Nigeria Seeks Alliance with Sweden to Strengthen Digital Economy
Nigeria is eager to deepen its links with Sweden in order to grow its digital economy. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, recently returned from…
- 30 Mar 2025
FG to Elevate Enugu Tech Festival to National Event – Minister
Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has annunced plans to elevate Enugu Tech Festival (ETF), to a national event. Enugu Tech Festival is scheduled for May…
- 9 Nov 2023
Ministry Plans 95 000 km of New Fibre Cable to Increase Connectivity
Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, says the country requires new and increased investments in fibre optics cables of around 95,000 km in order to improve…
- 9 Jun 2025
FG Plans AgriConnect Initiative Pilot
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced that plans to support the country’s farmers with its AgriConnect initiative have kicked off with…