Digital Economy

The IT Bridge Academy, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has trained 25 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in digital skills to empower them for self-reliance and as potential employers of labour. The graduation ceremony, held on Thursday…

Francis Sani, Technical Adviser to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, has declared Nigeria's readiness to excel in the digital economy by leveraging its youthful population and the rising…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his commitment to prioritise the development of Nigeria’s digital economy, saying the Nigerian government will not relent on youth empowerment and job creation. The President made the pledge while…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Youth and Social Development Secretariat has called for a shift in the narrative surrounding social media, urging users to harness its potential for economic development. This message was delivered by…

African women who gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, for the Africa Women Conference (AWC), have called for improved digital infrastructure, education, and empowerment to foster women's inclusion in Africa's digital economy. Speaking at the 8th…

In a significant boost to Nigeria's digital economy, the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu, has stated that the Korean Government will continue to support Nigeria’s efforts to empower young girls with technology. The Ambassador,…

In a significant boost to Nigeria's digital economy, Google has awarded a N2.8 billion grant to support the country's artificial intelligence drive. Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Dr Tijani Bosun,…

Stakeholders in Nigeria's ICT sector have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the country’s digital economy and supporting businesses facing economic challenges. This pledge was made during a roundtable organised by Google at the…

Nigeria's immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has been extolled for his leadership role and innovative policies in the country's digital transformation. The governors of Borno State,…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of Nigeria and the Italian technology company, De Lorenzo, have entered into a formal strategic partnership with the objective of bridging the digital disparity between Europe…