Tag: Digital Economy
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“Over 6.9 million attacks were recorded on election day” -Prof Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, has revealed that over 6.9 million attacks were recorded on election day (February 25, 2023) alone. He noted that no fewer than 12.9 million cyberattacks were recorded from within and outside the country during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly polls. Disclosing this on Tuesday,…
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Nigeria hosts regional digital economy conference
Policy makers and stakeholders in the digital economy ecosystem in the West African sub-region will converge in Abuja from January 31 to 1srt February for the Digital Economy Regional Conference to discuss the future of digital economy and intensify regional public private partnerships for the region.
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How Nigeria’s digital economy grew by double digits at peak of Covid-19
The Nigerian Government says the digital economy sector currently contributes over 18 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and has become the fastest growing sector in the nation’s economy. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a digital economy is one which incorporates all economic activities reliant on or…
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NCC to support indigenous innovative solutions based on 5G
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will support the development of indigenous innovative solutions based on the use cases of 5G technology by funding hackathons, research fairs and startup hubs.
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Buhari inaugurates Presidential Council on Digital Economy, e-Government
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital technologies to transform every sector of the economy. Speaking at the event on Friday in Abuja, the president directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, to chair…
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NCC to sustain drive for digital economy transformation – Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emphasised the commitment of the Commission to continually drive initiatives that accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of Nigeria.
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Coalition of CSOs commends NCC for digital economy initiatives
Coalition of CSOs commends NCC for digital economy initiatives
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FG keen on developing Nigeria into digital economy, says Minister
Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has said the Federal Government is keen on developing Nigeria into a digital economy. Pantami stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the National Dialogue on telecoms and ICT sector in Nigeria organised by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) with the theme…
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Nigeria reaches new high with high-speed Internet subscriptions
Subscriptions to broadband or high-speed Internet services in Nigeria have increased significantly to a peak of 82.7 million as at the end of August, 2020, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, disclosed this while speaking at a two-day first virtual Nigeria Innovation Summit…
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FG reiterates commitment on Digital Economy
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards developing a digital economy for Nigeria, especially with the advent of COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy said this at the Nigeria Innovation Summit 2020 organised by Innovation Hub Africa on Tuesday in Abuja. Pantami was represented by Mr Kashifu Inuwa, Director…