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The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja said that it was committed to supporting a robust and equitable digital space across West African states.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, on Wednesday revealed that the Federal Government is preparing investments in 70,000 telecommunications towers of which over 80 per cent of them will be based in the northern part of the country.

Some educationists say that the internet and social media in spite of their positive impacts, when abused, negatively influenced students’ academic performance and reduced the quality of education in the country.

Luft Pay TV, on Wednesday, officially launched its entry into Nigeria’s competitive satellite television market, pledging to deliver accessible, affordable, and locally relevant content to viewers.

The Federal Government has shown support for the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) proposed legislation, which seeks to mandate 30 per cent local processing of raw materials before export.

The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) says that it will train five million Nigerian workers on Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the next three years.

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), is set to inaugurate its Impact Alliance to accelerate digital inclusion in Nigeria.

Sportswear retailer Nike said it is laying off some of its employees in its technology division, a company representative told Reuters on Monday.

Honda Motor has said it would cut investment in the production of electric vehicles due to slow demand and would focus on growing demand for hybrids with new models.

Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy sector has witnessed massive growth under President Bola Tinubu, attracting $191 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Q1 2024 – a ninefold increase from $22 million in Q1 2023.