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Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

Tracked across 14 events · 120 articles · First seen Dec 17, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026

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Tech
Meta Platforms, in partnership with Nigeria's Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), the Nigeria — 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, the Pakistan — National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and…
Impact: The ministry leads the government partnership, aligning with its 3MTT programme to develop Nigeria's technical talent. This supports the government's digital economy goals.
Aug 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, unveiled the National Digital Cloud Policy on August 17, 2026. The policy aims to attract $750 million in…
Impact: The ministry is the primary architect and implementer of the policy, leading its formulation and rollout. It will oversee the policy's execution, including the establishment of the National Digital Marketplace and the Sovereign Government Cloud Governance Committee.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu, is set to commence the rollout of a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network nationwide, with deployment expected to begin within weeks and formally in October 2026. The…
Impact: The ministry oversees the projects, with Tijani as its head, and is responsible for executing the digital transformation initiatives.
Aug 04, 2026 · 24 articles
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Business
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy leads government-driven initiatives like the Three Million Technical Talent Initiative (3MTT) and Developers in Government (DevsInGov), collaborating with Microsoft to upskill public sector developers.
Dec 17, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy selected the contestants for the National Girls in ICT Competition and organized the program to promote digital inclusion.
Jun 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The ministry partnered with Galaxy Backbone Limited and KOICA to develop the portal, aligning with its digital transformation agenda.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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GITEX Nigeria, West Africa's largest tech, AI, and startup event, will hold its second edition from August 31 to September 3, 2026, across Abuja and Lagos. Under the patronage of President Bola Tinubu, the event…
Impact: The ministry is a key supporter, driving policy and programs like 3MTT and Project BRIDGE, enhancing its role in Nigeria's digital economy.
Aug 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) disclosed that more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts were recorded across Nigeria in the first six months of 2026, largely attributed to road construction, excavation, and related civil…
Impact: The ministry co-inaugurated the standing committee and works to strengthen compliance and right-of-way regulations to protect fibre infrastructure.
Aug 11, 2026 · 20 articles
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Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) signed key regulatory instruments under Nigeria's National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), marking a transition from policy development to implementation. The signed documents include the National Cloud…
Impact: The ministry's support and commitment to implementation strengthen the initiative's government backing and policy coherence.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy>>> was consulted in shaping the strategy for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>'s transformation.
Jun 08, 2026 · 8 articles
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Business
Impact: Tasked with establishing an AI hub for entrepreneurs as part of the national AI policy.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The Federal Ministry established the Nigeria AI Collective, providing governmental backing to the initiative.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
Impact: The Ministry drove the reforms and initiatives that led to Nigeria's improved GIRAI ranking, including the NAIS and 3MTT programme.
Jul 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The ministry led by Bosun Tijani, discussed U.S. investment in Nigeria's digital economy.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Bosun Tijani Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Bosun Tijani minister Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani serves as the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Ec
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Nigeria — National Information Technology Development Agency Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Nigeria Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Nigeria Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Bola Tinubu Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Bola Tinubu Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
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