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 ...
