FG declares Sept. 16 as National Identity Day
The Federal Government has declared Sept. 16 as National Identity Day and has supported the enrolment of Nigerians for Digital Identity (ID) across the country. Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of…
NCC Emergency Centres Process 1,500 Covid-19 Calls – Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has disclosed that over 1,500 COVID-19-related calls were received and processed through the Commission’s Emergency Communications…
Nigeria @60: FG calls for ideas on anniversary branding
As countdown to Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee begins, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas that can  brand the anniversary. Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications…
Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. A statement signed by the Minister ‘s Spokesperson,…
FG inaugurates 10 ICT projects nationwide
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has inaugurated 10 projects in the various Information and Communication (ICT) centres across the country. The Minister of Communications…
Digital Economy: We must shift emphasis to skill, not certificate – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has advocated for shifting of focus from certificate to skills education for the actualisation of Nigeria’s digital economic drive. Pantami…
NCC set to unveil 5-year Strategic Management Plan
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says it is set to unveil a five-year 2020 to 2024 Strategic Management Plan (SMP) on June 23. This was disclosed by Dr Henry…
No licence issued for 5G in Nigeria – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on Saturday said no licence has been issued for 5G in Nigeria. In a statement the minister said the President…
President Buhari directs govt. agencies to protect critical national infrastructure
Unveiling of the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025 President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami to work with all…
Pantami calls for use of big data by military, intelligence agencies in war against terrorism
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami says the military and intelligence agencies can use big data to fight the…