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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 28 Dec 2025
T2 Backs Youth Excellence as NCBC Wins Bosun Tijani Foundation Basketball Tournament
T2 has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and excellence through sport as the NCBC basketball team, adopted by the brand, emerged champions of the Bosun Tijani Foundation Youth Basketball…
- 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…
- 10 Jul 2024
FG Targets N18.3Bn Digital Economy by 2026 with New eGovernance Bill - Tijani
Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that the digital economy sector is projected to generate up to N18.3 billion by 2026 with the proposed Nigerian Digital Economy…
- 27 Mar 2026
FG Shifting Focus to “Meaningful Connectivity” to Drive Inclusion - Minister
Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has said the government is shifting focus from expanding access to ensuring “meaningful connectivity” that drives economic…
- 6 Dec 2023
Nigeria Needs $2Bn Infrastructure for 5G Network- Tijani
Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, has said that it will cost about $2bn to lay an adequate network of fibre optics cables across Nigeria to enable an…
- 1 Apr 2025
FG to Create 1m Technology Jobs – Minister
Bosun Tijani, minister for Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, has stated that the federal government is geared towards creating about one million technology jobs for teeming Nigerian…
- 19 Feb 2024
Nigeria Will Be Net Exporter of Technology Talents Just Like India – Minister
Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, says the overall target of one of the flagship programmes of his ministry is to create jobs for the teeming Nigerian youths.…
- 27 Jun 2024
Alleged NIMC Data Breach Under Probe - Minister Assures
Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced that the federal government is conducting a thorough investigation into alleged breaches in the national data…
- 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…
- 12 Dec 2025
Minister Claims Bandits Exploit Poor Network, Bounce Calls Off Multiple Towers
Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, yesterday claimed that bandits and terrorists are able to communicate and coordinate their activities with ease because they…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 20 May 2025
Minister Decries High Rate of Nigerian Women Access Gap to Smartphones
Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has revealed that at least 68% of Nigerian women lack access to smartphones, a barrier that limits their participation in the…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Telecom21 Aug 2026
Dr. Tijani Affirms October Rollout Date for FG’s 90,000km Fibre-optic Network Project
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has said the Federal Government will begin the implementation of its 90,000-kilometre nationwide fibre-optic network project in October.
- 12 May 2025
Nigeria to Receive $3Bn Telecoms Infrastructure in June – Minister
Nigeria is set to receive telecommunications equipment and fibre optic infrastructure worth $3 billion in June 2025, according to Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital…
- 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,…
- 30 Jan 2026
FG to Acquire Two Communications Satellite to Boost Digital Access
Federal government is preparing for the acquisition of two new communication satellites as it advances a nationwide fibre-optic rollout. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and…