The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a strategic partnership with Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to convert the historic Nigeria Standard building into a cutting-edge digital hub aimed at empowering youths and creating employment opportunities across the state.
Dr. Tijani made the announcement on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Rayfield, Jos. He described the initiative as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to enhance digital infrastructure nationwide, aligning with Governor Mutfwang’s efforts to position Plateau as a tech-driven economy.
Highlighting Plateau’s selection as one of the pilot locations for the federal government’s planned deployment of 7,000 new telecom towers, the Minister said the move will significantly boost connectivity in underserved areas and support national security infrastructure.
“Your Excellency, we see in Plateau the key to Nigeria’s digital success,” Dr. Tijani said. “Jos, with its vibrant creative sector, is a natural host for this transformation. This hub will not only drive innovation but also offer global career opportunities for young Plateau talents.”
He emphasized the importance of fiber optics, satellite infrastructure, and digital skills development in building Nigeria’s ambition of a one-trillion-dollar digital economy. Dr. Tijani also unveiled plans for a Talent City Project in Jos and urged more Plateau youths to enroll in the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme—a national initiative to develop a globally competitive tech workforce.
Governor Mutfwang, in his response, lauded the partnership as a timely and strategic collaboration to strengthen the state’s digital landscape. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, innovation, and using technology to address security challenges—especially in border areas experiencing trans-Sahelian movements.
“With technology, we can deploy smarter, more efficient surveillance solutions instead of physical barriers,” he said. “This partnership reflects our shared goal of building a safer, more prosperous Plateau through digital advancement.”
The Governor appreciated the Minister’s visit, noting that he would depart with not only strawberries but also the full warmth and hospitality of the Plateau people.
Gyang Bere Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State May 22, 2025
President Donald Trump on Saturday posted footage of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Plateau State, conducting a mass burial for victims of a terrorist attack, while calling on the United Nations and the United States to stop the killing of Christians in Nigeria.
Mr Trump posted the video on Truth Social without adding any text.
In the video, Mr Dachomo, a cleric known for speaking out against alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria, is seen lamenting as he buries his church members killed in attacks in a mass grave.
“Look at it today. Is there any Muslim here?” Mr Dachomo said, pointing to scores of corpses piled in a mass grave as he conducted the mass burial.
Calling on the international community to stop the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria, Mr Dachomo said: “United Nations, I know you are watching me. American Senate, I know you are watching what I am doing here. Please tell Trump to save our lives in Nigeria. They are killing Christians in Nigeria. They are massacring Christians.”
Mr Trump’s posting of the video comes a day after U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Manuki and his fighters in an airstrike.
The government of Mr Trump had said that the execution of Mr Al-Manuki and his foot soldiers on Nigerian soil was a reminder that American forces will go after enemies of the country and those killing Christians around the world.
“So, for months, we hunted this top ISIS leader in Nigeria who was killing Christians, and we killed him — and his entire posse,” U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on X, praising American and Nigerian forces for the successful operation.
He added, “Operations like last night’s demonstrate the exceptional lethality, patience and skill of U.S. forces, amplified alongside willing and capable partners, to address shared threats. This should serve as a reminder that we will hunt down those who wish to harm Americans or innocent Christians, wherever they are.”
The killing of Mr Al-Manuki comes five months after Mr Trump ordered airstrikes against terrorists in their enclave in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, following a months-long campaign over alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Though the Nigerian government has repeatedly denied allegations of a Christian genocide in the country, it confirmed that it collaborated with U.S. forces to eliminate Mr Al-Manuki.
Mr Trump had also redesignated Nigeria as a country of particular concern last year, warning of continued military action against terrorists in Africa’s most populous country.
The vibes around the current AI boom aren’t great, even in the tech industry, according to a lengthy social media post from Menlo Ventures partner Deedy Das.
Das described San Francisco as “pretty frenetic right now,” as “the divide in outcomes is the worst I’ve ever seen.”
Using a “back of the envelope AI calculation,” he projected that there are around 10,000 people — founders and employees at companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia — that have “hit retirement wealth of well above $20M,” while everyone else worries “they can work their well-paying (but
Plus, “layoffs are in full swing,” and “many software engineers feel that their life’s skill is no longer useful,” leading to confusion about the best career paths and “a deep malaise about work (and its future),” Das said.
This prompted some eye-rolling on X, with entrepreneur Deva Hazarika arguing that “most of the people in this post” are “incredibly fortunate and can simply make a choice to be happy.”
Another user suggested it’s “pretty damn novel & also kinda nasty” that in the current cycle, “the same technology is both the lottery ticket & the thing eating your fallback.”
The vibes in SF feel pretty frenetic right now. The divide in outcomes is the worst I’ve ever seen.
Over the last 5yrs, a group of ~10k people – employees at Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, Nvidia, Meta TBD, founders – have hit retirement wealth of well above $20M (back of the envelope…