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Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

March 21, 2023

Buhari exempted digital economy sector from 5% excise duty: Pantami

According to him, 41 categories of taxes, levies and charges are already in the digital economy sector; hence, an additional excise is not justified.

Muhammadu Buhari
February 1, 2023

Broadband penetration in Nigeria is 100%, Buhari claims

President Muhammadu Buhari claims his regime has achieved 100 per cent broadband penetration across Nigeria.

President Muhammadu Buhari
January 28, 2023

Nigeria’s data protection market value hits N5.5 billion, claims Pantami

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy was speaking at the 2023 Global Data Privacy Week on Saturday in Abuja.

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami
January 25, 2023

Buhari regime approves new policy to protect children online

Mr Pantami said the policy was in line with the International Telecommunication Union’s policy document for all its member countries.

Pantami
January 7, 2023

Ink stains from new naira notes are security features: Minting company

Mr Halilu asserts that the new naira notes’ ability to leave intaglio ink traces when rubbed on completely white surfaces serves as a security feature.

New Naira notes
December 15, 2022

Elumelu decries trade discrimination against Africa

Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, says Africa suffers the most trade discrimination and calls on its leaders to address the issue.

Tony Elumelu
December 3, 2022

Osinbajo inaugurates Omeife, Africa’s first humanoid in Abuja

Omeife has the ability to speak eight different languages, which include: English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Pidgin, Wazobia and Afrikaans.

December 2, 2022

FG earned $500 million from 5G spectrum auction: Pantami 

The minister said that the 5G spectrum could support Nigeria’s economy if well managed.

Minister of communications and digital economy Isa Pantami (Credit: Twitter)
October 19, 2022

Buhari signs Nigeria Startup Bill into law

The new law will now provide the legal and strategic framework for the sector’s growth, said the minister.

President Muhammadu Buhari signing the Start-Up Bill into law at the State House, Abuja.
October 5, 2022

Buhari appoints Adepoju Sunday as new NIPOST postmaster general 

Adepoju Sunday was appointed for an initial term of five years.