By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE NATIONAL Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025, is expected to receive presidential assent this week, marking a major step in Nigeria’s bid to consolidate its digital transformation and governance reforms. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani...
By JKNewsMedia TWO DECADES of transformation in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector reached a milestone this week as Globacom celebrated 22 years of operations, reaffirming its pledge to expand digital access nationwide. The company expressed gratitude to its subscribers, crediting their loyalty as the driving force behind its growth since co...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has urged young Nigerians in the digital media space to transform their platforms into instruments of national development, fostering unity, creating jobs, and curbing misinformation. Addressing participants at the Progressives Digital Media Summit on Friday, the President...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA IS set to invest $2 billion in digital infrastructure to enhance the nation’s connectivity, improve digital services, and strengthen data security. The initiative aims to accelerate economic growth and ensure the protection of digital identities and rights across the country. Minister of Com...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AFRICA’s PUSH for a robust digital economy has received a major boost with the designation of Nigeria as the continent’s Digital Trade Champion. The African Union (AU) conferred this title at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, acknowl...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRATEGIC DISCUSSIONS on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation took centre stage as President Bola Tinubu met with Google executives in Paris on Wednesday. The talks, aimed at forging a robust partnership, focused on expanding Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and positioning the co...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter BIDS to streamline identity verification and boost economic inclusion in Nigeria are advancing through a comprehensive biometric identity card programme. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that 115 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the ongoing scheme, which integr...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FREQUENT NETWORK disruptions, slow internet speeds, and limited rural connectivity continue to frustrate Nigerian businesses and individuals. Stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and consumer advocates, have urged telecom firms to prioritise reliable and inclusive services ...
