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DBI, Humanitarian Ministry, SBTS partner to tackle poverty

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By Ukpono Ukpong In a major move to combat poverty and unemployment, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction and the Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS) to drive digital literacy and training for Nigerian

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DBI, varsity partner to advance AI, robotics, cybersecurity research in Nigeria

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By Ukpono Ukpong The federal government-owned ICT training institute, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), and Miva Open University have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive academic excellence and deepen Nigeria’s capacity in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies. The agreement, signed at the DBI

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DBI, SBTS launch $150m digital centres to create 20,000 jobs

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By Ukpono Ukpong In a bold step toward digital transformation and job creation, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and SBTS Nigeria Limited have unveiled plans to roll out $150 million worth of digital infrastructure nationwide. The initiative is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs across various regions of Nigeria, significantly bolstering youth employment in the […]

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DBI @21: Stakeholders unite to tackle Nigeria’s $11bn skills gap

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By Ukpono Ukpong Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and education sectors have called for urgent collaboration to address the country’s growing digital skills gap, estimated to cost the economy $11 billion annually. This call came yesterday during the 21st anniversary celebration of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), held in Abuja. The President/CEO of DBI, David Daser,

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FG appoints DBI’s David Daser to lead National Digital Literacy drive

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Mr. David Daser, as Chairman of the newly established National Digital Literacy Technical Working Committee. The announcement was made by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu

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Head of Service partners DBI to train, digitize all MDAs

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, says her office will work closely with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and leverage on its expertise to train and digitize all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The Head of Service made this known […]

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DBI Enugu campus takeoff excites South East youths

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By Ukpono Ukpong The South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF) has expressed excitement over the official takeoff of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Enugu Campus, describing it as a monumental step toward digital empowerment and youth development in the region. In a statement issued to journalists, the Chairman of the Forum, Ezenwa Oyinrimba, applauded the […]

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Empowering inclusion: DBI trains 49 PWDs in digital skills for future

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government, through the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), is committed to bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to fully participate in the digital economy. President of DBI, David Daser, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of 24 PWDs in Lagos under the DBI/Sightsavers IT Bridge […]

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DBI, SBTS launch initiative to bridge digital gap in Nigeria

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By Ukpono Ukpong The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS) have officially launched a strategic partnership aimed at bridging the digital skills gap in Nigeria and empowering young people with globally competitive expertise. Speaking at the media awareness launch in Abuja, DBI President/CEO, David Daser, described the initiative as a

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DBI, partners SBTS to create 50,000 jobs, upskill 5m youths by 2030

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By Ukpono Ukpong A new strategic partnership between the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and US-based SBTS Group LLC aims to bridge Nigeria’s digital skills gap by creating 50,000 jobs and upskilling over five million youth by 2030. The initiative seeks to equip young Nigerians with essential digital competencies, positioning them for opportunities in the rapidly […]

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DBI trains 100 Unilesa staff as varsity VC moves to strengthen partnership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 October 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to bolster its objectives in teaching, research, and community engagement. The appeal follows the successful completion of an Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for

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NCC wants DBI to become Nigeria’s first ICT University

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Indications have emerged that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) may be mulling the idea of transforming the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to a full University. DBI was established in 2004 and modelled after similar ICT Universities and institutions across the world. Mr. Sunday Dare, NCC’s Executive Commissioner made this remark recently, at the Beacon of […]