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- 12 Jul 2023
NITRA Calls on President Tinubu to Appoint Technocrat as Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
Journalists in the Information and Communications Technology sector, under the aegis of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), comprising reporters and editors in…
- 23 Nov 2020
Pantami, Minister of Communications Loses 13-Year Old Daughter
Malam Isa Ali Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy has lost Aishah Isa, his 13-year old daughter. Malam Isa Ali Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy The Minister…
- 23 Oct 2019
FG Changes Ministry of Communications to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Communications as Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Isa Pantami, Minister of…
- 31 Oct 2022
Gambian Minister of Communications Seeks Collaboration, Commends Nigerian Start-ups
Ousman A. Bah, the Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has at the weekend lauded the innovative efforts of the Nigerian Start-ups as he described the Nation's tech ecosystem as…
- 25 Sept 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic is Fast Tracking Nigeria’s Digital Economy- Minister
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that the digital economy will contribute more than 45% of the nation’s GDP, as the contribution of the ICT sector…
- 25 Nov 2020
Senate Invites Communications Minister, Claims Criminals Negotiate Using Phones
The Senate has mandated its Committees on Legislative Compliance and Communications to invite Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, to impress on him the need to implement its…
- 2 Apr 2021
Pantami, Communications Minister Allays Fear on MTN, Banks USSD Fallout
Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has waded into the trade dispute between commercial banks and mobile network operator, MTN Nigeria. Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami Pantami, in a…
- 3 Jun 2021
Minister of Communications Claims Nigeria is Now Producing Smatrtphones
Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy has disclosed that Nigeria is already producing SIM cards and Smartphones. And he added that the country has the capacity to produce the…
- 9 May 2025
Minister Seeks Digital Tech Adoption to Improve Agriculture, Boost Food Security
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has called for the urgent adoption of digital technology in Nigeria’s agricultural sector to boost food production, curb…
- 24 Jun 2022
MTN Group Delegation Meets with Nigeria’s Communications Minister
MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas and President and CEO Ralph Mupita have met with Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) to discuss developments in…
- 8 May 2018
Communications Minister, Zinox Boss Headline 2018 NiOMA
Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Minister for Communications, and Leo Stan Ekeh, Africa’s Serial Digital Entrepreneur, will headline the 2018 Nigerian Online Merit Award (NiOMA), the organisers said on Tuesday.…
- 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…
- 16 Feb 2020
Boko Haram Leader Threatens Minister of Communications, Journalists
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader, yesterday threatened the life of Dr. Isa Pantami, minister Communication and Digital Economy, for allegedly embarking on a mission to block telephone lines to…
- 19 May 2026
Pantami, Ex Minister of Communication Withdraws from Gombe APC Governorship Primaries over Alleged Electoral Violations
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Gombe State, citing…
- 10 Nov 2014
IABC Explores Digital Communication at 3rd CEO Breakfast Forum
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has announced its 3rd CEO Breakfast Forum with a focus on globalisation and best practices in digital communication. The November…
- 19 Jun 2024
African Ministers Adopt Continental AI Strategy for Digital Transformation
African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously adopted "Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact." This, they said, is to accelerate Africa's digital…
- 29 May 2025
Glo, Huawei, Communications Ministry Bring Digital Services to Abuja Village
Telecommunications and digital services provider, Globacom, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and Huawei Nigerian Enterprises, to provide…
- 16 Jun 2021
Pantami Bags NITRA’s Prestigious Digital Economy Driver Award
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has bagged the ‘Digital Economy Driver Award’ in recognition of his efforts in positioning Nigeria’s digital economy sector…
- 23 Jun 2016
African Nations to Work Together on Digital Broadcasting – Minister
African nations have agreed to work together in their quest to successfully transit from Analogue to Digital broadcasting, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has said. Speaking…
- 24 Jun 2020
Pantami Explains How NCC’s Strategic Management Plan Will Drive Digital Economy
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has described the new Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2020-2024 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as a…
- 10 Apr 2017
Minister of ComTech Endorses 2017 Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications Technology, Barr. Adebayo Shittu has announced his ministry’s support and endorsement of the 2017 edition of the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition. The…
- 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…
- 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…
- 17 Apr 2020
Galaxy Backbone Continues To Strengthen Unified Digital Communications In Government
In the last two weeks of the Federal Government shut down of business and social operations in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos & Ogun States due to the global pandemic of the Corona Virus…
- 19 May 2025
Nigeria’s Digital Economy Sector Attracts $191m FDI
Dr. Bosun Tijjani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy,has said that Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy sector attracted $191 million in foreign direct investment…
- 6 Dec 2019
Minister Urges States, LGs to Implement FG’s Policy on Digital Economy
Dr Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has urged states and local governments to implement Federal Government’s policy and strategy aimed at developing a digital economy for…
- 13 Sept 2021
Pantami Tasks NCC on Speedy Implementation of 5G Policy
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to prepare for immediate and effective implementation of the…
- 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…
- 8 Mar 2021
Pantami Makes Case for PLWD, Says They Ought to Be Employers of Labour Rather Than Job Seekers
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that with adequate knowledge, skills and resources, Persons Living with Special Needs can be job employers,…
- 23 Apr 2021
Pantami Commissions NCC's Emergency Communication Centres in Enugu, Ogun
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has commissioned the Emergency Communication Centres (ECC) established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in…