Tag: #DigitalEconomy
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FG PICKS QUEST MERCHANT BANK TO DRIVE $DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH PROJECT BRIDGE
Nigeria’s push for nationwide broadband expansion gets a boost as the Federal Government taps a top financial institution to structure its massive fibre rollout plan. The Federal Government has appointed Quest Merchant Bank as Transaction Advisor for Project BRIDGE, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s digital infrastructure through expanded fibre-optic connectivity. The appointment was…
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NIGERIA, UK CUSTOMS PARTNER TO BOOST TRADE & DIGITAL BORDER CONTROL
Nigeria is stepping up trade efficiency with the UK—this time through smarter data, tech, and tighter customs cooperation. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened ties with the UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to improve trade facilitation and digital border management. The move follows a high-level meeting in London under the Nigeria-UK Enhanced…
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TINUBU BACKS NIGERIAN MEDIA IN BATTLE AGAINST BIG TECH DOMINANCE
President promises tariff relief and support to protect local media revenue. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged federal support for Nigerian media organisations in their push for fair revenue and protection from Big Tech dominance. Speaking at the State House during an interfaith dinner with leaders of the Nigerian Press Organisation, Tinubu described the media…
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NCC, NSCDC CRACK DOWN ON FIBRE DAMAGE
Builders beware: damaging fibre optic cables now carries serious legal risks. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a joint warning to construction firms over rising fibre optic cable damages. The agencies stressed that such cables are critical national assets supporting the digital economy, emergency services,…
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PRIVACY FIRST: NDPC RALLIES NIGERIA ON ETHICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
As AI and big data reshape the economy, stakeholders say trust, ethics and teamwork must come first. Stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country deepens its digital transformation. The message came through loud and clear at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the…
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ENUGU, UNDP PARTNER TO BOOST EDUCATION, ENERGY & DIGITAL GROWTH
Milestone MoU aims to fast-track development and attract investments to Enugu State. The Enugu State Government and UNDP Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering education, energy, trade, digital economy and more, linking the state to the UNDP Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). Speaking at the Government House ceremony, UNDP Resident Representative Ms.…
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VICE-PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA DEPARTS JOHANNESBURG FOR LUANDA TO REPRESENT PRESIDENT TINUBU AT AU-EU SUMMIT
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Johannesburg, South Africa, heading to Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit. This follows his attendance at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he stood in for the President during key discussions on global economic reforms, critical minerals governance,…
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XI JINPING AND RUSSIAN PRIME MINISTER MISHUSTIN PLEDGE TO EXPAND MUTUAL INVESTMENT DESPITE GLOBAL TURBULENCE
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to affirm a strong commitment to deepen China-Russia relations amid challenging global conditions. Xi highlighted that despite “turbulent” external environments, the two nations continue progressing towards higher-quality development, stressing the strategic importance of fostering this partnership. The leaders…
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AGF LATEEF FAGBEMI CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO TRANSFORM NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Changing Nigerian universities isn’t a one-man job! Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi says transforming higher education requires teamwork—government, universities, students, and society all rising to the challenge. Speaking at the Federal University Lokoja’s convocation, Fagbemi said that with Kogi as the backdrop, the sector’s challenges go beyond any single institution. He highlighted the need for enabling…
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GOOGLE AND NIGERIA LAUNCH AI TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
Nigeria’s public servants are getting a digital boost! Google and the Ministry of Communications team up to roll out the Apolitical Government AI Campus, empowering civil servants with AI skills to transform governance. The initiative offers practical online courses, expert sessions, and global peer learning on AI fundamentals, ethical use, and leadership. Minister Dr. Bosun…
