I had a very positive meeting with the @netflix team today. I really loved their energy, and I’m inspired by their work in consistently pushing positive stories by our creatives to a global audience. @NetflixNaija is a key part of our digital economy and we look forward to…

It was a special honour for me to deliver the 33rd Convocation Lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Akure @FUTAkure earlier today. As we work towards a more prosperous economy for all, our academic institutions must play a critical role in generating and applying…

What a team! From concept development to developing a platform, co-creating to troubleshooting, content development to live production, early days and sleepless nights, I am so proud of the work that’s gone into this programme. More work ahead! We’ll keep building. #3MTT…

Thank you @UNDPNigeria for supporting our efforts to build our tech ecosystem and digital economy. With this commitment and partnership, we are taking a significant step towards our strategic goals. #NigerianExcellence

Join the team and I tomorrow, Wednesday November 15th at 4pm as we kickoff the first cohort of the #3MTT programme. We will be live on YouTube at this link youtube.com/@FMCIDENigeria…

It was refreshing to receive the support of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR for our #3MTT initiative among others today. To achieve our aspirations to build a better Nigeria, we will require support from all stakeholders, especially our royal fathers who are custodians…

Some really good meetings yesterday talking Digital Public Infrastructure with the @gatesfoundation before meeting with HM Ali Pate @muhammadpate and the senior management team at the Federal Ministry of Health, to chat about leveraging tech in the health sector. We’re cooking!…

We are pleased to announce a partnership with @UNDPNigeria to offer 3,000 paid internships to our 3MTT fellows. These 12 month internships will help fulfill our objective to ensure that participants in the 3MTT programme get placed in roles that will allow them apply the skills…

Building a pipeline of technical talent is a lot easier when young people have early exposure to science and technology, so I am delighted to announce that we have partnered with the Raspberry Pi Foundation @RaspberryPi_org to set up Code Clubs across Nigeria, starting with 17…

It was heartwarming meeting brilliant Nigerians in the diaspora working in #AI in London on the sideline of the #AISafetySummit last week. They are a crucial part of our strategy for accelerating how we leverage #AI for socio-economic benefits in Nigeria. Thank you,…

Over 1m applications for #3MTT - #technation loading. Look out for news on steps in your mailbox within the next 12hrs.

I represented the Vice President, @KashimSM today as we signed an agreement on France’s contribution to the Investment in Digital & Creative Enterprises (I-DICE) programme. The I-DICE programme, an initiative of @NigeriaGov, led by the office of the Vice President, will support…

It was an honour to speak at the @AISafetySummit 2023 in the UK earlier today alongside other ministers of ICT. The summit is a gathering of global stakeholders including governments, leading AI companies, experts in research and civil society groups. As a nation of innovators…

My first press briefing, not bad. Will get better!

Honoured to join our President, @OfficialABAT and my fellow ministers in bilateral talks with German Chancellor, @OlafScholz and his delegation today at State House, Abuja. There are several opportunities for collaboration between our countries and I look forward to the…

While in a session with the Directors of @FMoCDENigeria and my aides - the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of the Federation popped in to ginger the team. Good vibes at the office yesterday. Love it - ‘BT

Tinapa is a place that is close to my heart as I appreciate the vision behind it, as well as being excited about the potential that the area holds for building a tech ecosystem. While in Cross River yesterday, the team and I visited the Tinapa Business Resort to see the…

The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr @bosuntijani ‘s speech at the #DigitalNigeria2023 at the ICC, Abuja in his bid to promote startups and encourage entrepreneurs.

It was a pleasure to host the Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Engulund @SWEambNigeria and her team to explore partnership opportunities for our shared prosperity. We are excited about the various ways in which we can collaborate with the Swedish government to build…

I had an excellent time at #NESG29 yesterday engaging with stakeholders on key components of our Strategic Blueprint and the pathway towards growing our digital economy. Of particular interest, was my session with Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State which explored among other…