Tag: Isa Ali Pantami
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Minister of Communication, other Ulamas to try Rahama Sadau for blasphemy
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Issa Ali Pantami has been listed among other Ulamas that will try Rahama Sadau for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the petitioner, Mr. Lawal Muhammad Gusau made this known in a statement on Saturday. After filing a petition to the Inspector General of Police on alleged…
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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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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…
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Nigeria @60: FG presents N16.5m to winners of anniversary branding competition
The Federal Government has presented a total of N16.5 million as cash prizes to the nine winners of Nigeria at 60 Diamond and Innovation Challenge. The Diamond and Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the Inter-Ministerial Committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to encourage Nigerian youths on creativity and innovation. The challenge was segmented…
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FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile app
The Federal Government has launched a Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile Application in furtherance of the Digital Nigeria Programme, which was kick started by President Muhammadu Buhari, on March 19, 2020. Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE), performed the virtual launch of the mobile application on Monday in Abuja. Pantami…
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FG mulls policy on zero rating for educational websites
Federal Government says it is considering a new National Policy for zero rating on educational websites to allow for consumption of contents without charges, to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, on education sector. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said this while delivering an address at a webinar organised by Lead Inspire…
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Nigeria @60: How the Diamond Jubilee Logo was selected by FG
The Federal Government has hailed Nigerians who actively participated in the creative submission of ideas for the Diamond Jubilee anniversary branding challenge. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, made this known in a statement, on Thursday in Abuja. Pantami said that as part of the government’s initiative of having an inclusive Diamond…
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FG declares Sept. 16 as National Identity Day
The Federal Government has declared Sept. 16 as National Identity Day and has supported the enrolment of Nigerians for Digital Identity (ID) across the country. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said this in a statement signed by Mrs Uwa Suleiman, his spokesperson on Tuesday, in Abuja. Pantami reminded Nigerians of the…
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Nigeria @60: FG calls for ideas on anniversary branding
As countdown to Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee begins, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas that can brand the anniversary. Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, made the call on Saturday in a statement in Abuja as part of the activities to mark the celebration. Pantami, who doubles…
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Internet, active GSM, broadband subscriptions hit new high in Nigeria
Active GSM subscribers in Nigeria have increased from 184 million in December 2019 to 199.3 million in May 2020, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has said. Danbatta made the disclosure at the virtual launch/award ceremony of the COVID-19 Research Grant presented to three startups by the NCC…