Nigeria is embarking on what could be its most ambitious infrastructure project in recent years, with the federal government unveiling a $2 billion broadband initiative aimed at connecting every corner of Africa’s most populous nation to high-speed internet. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced the project on Monday, describing it […]
Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said Nigeria is pinning its hopes on artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that this is as part of President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to turn Africa’s most populous nation into a $1 trillion economy. His remarks follow his inclusion in TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 […]
The federal government has launched a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network, known as Project Bridge, to accelerate broadband connectivity across the country. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, announced the completion of the project on Friday at a stakeholder event in Lagos, organised in partnership with the Association of Telecom Operators of Nigeria […]
…says rising inflation others, reasons for 50% tariffs increase By Tom Okpe Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has informed that, the 50% increase by telecommunication companies in the country was caused by inflation and rising operation cost, saying that the country is ready to invest N6bn on Fibre Optic Cable, FOC coverage. Bosun […]