Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, responsible for the announcement of the new National Blockchain Policy.
Africa can’t afford to be left behind in AI, says Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani in GITEX Nigeria address
Bosun Tijani urged African nations to integrate AI into their development strategies at the GITEX Nigeria summit. Nigeria launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in April 2025, focusing on infrastructure and digital talent.
Experts debate Bosun Tijani’s plan to create another blockchain policy 2 years after a previous approval
Bosun Tijani announced plans to develop a new National Blockchain Policy in Nigeria. Concerns were raised about the continuity of the existing National Blockchain Policy, which took four years to develop.
Nigeria launches digital trade desk to boost tech sector
The launch of a digital trade desk to boost Nigeria's tech sector contribution to GDP. An aim to increase the tech sector's share from 14-18% to 21% within three years.
Bosun Tijani’s internet access target at risk as rising taxes, costs squeeze telecom operators
Internet access in Nigeria has declined from 45.57% to 43.53% since Bosun Tijani became Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Tijani's goals of training 3 million Nigerians on digital skills and creating an AI framework will be difficult to achieve without increasing internet
This investor is balancing impact investing and getting returns on her investments
Surayyah Ahmad is returning to Nigeria to foster collaboration and build funding pipelines within the local tech ecosystem, particularly in northern Nigeria. She launched Aduna Capital, a $20 million fund, to support early-stage tech founders in Africa, with a focus on the northern region.
