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Federal Government, Plateau State Open 13th National Digital Economy Council with Renewed Commitment to Innovation
Forget Abuja—Jos is now the epicentre of Nigeria’s digital revolution!
In a major power move, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in a groundbreaking alliance with Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has kicked off the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE)—a high-stakes, five-day tech summit packed with explosive policy talks, startup secrets, and plans to digitally transform every corner of Nigeria.
Held at the ultra-modern Crispan Suites and Event Centre in Jos, this isn’t your average government meeting. Dubbed “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation,” the summit is where Nigeria’s tech fate is being decided—and you won’t believe what they’re planning next.
What’s Really on the Table?
– Nationwide broadband expansion—yes, even your village could get high-speed internet soon.
– Mandatory digital skills training to stop brain drain and create a new army of Nigerian tech talent.
– Data privacy laws that could finally protect your info from shady apps and scammers.
– A massive push to turn Plateau State into Nigeria’s next innovation hub, with full government backing.
In a fiery opening speech, Federal Permanent Secretary Engr. Nadungu Gagare dropped a truth bomb: “Digital tech isn’t optional—it’s the engine of Nigeria’s economy now.” He warned that leaving any community offline is no longer acceptable and vowed to “leave no Nigerian behind in the digital race.”
Meanwhile, Plateau State’s tech czar, Hon. Dr Cletus Bako Shurkuk, declared the state is all in on innovation—announcing partnerships, startup funding, and digital overhauls in schools, healthcare, and governance through PICTDA, Plateau’s tech agency.
And get this: PICTDA has already digitized school management systems across the state—and they’re just getting started. “We’re replacing pen-and-paper with AI-powered solutions,” said Director General Dr Datong Dominic Gwanman, hinting at even bigger rollouts.
Why This Matters to YOU:
– If you’re a student: free digital upskilling is coming.
– If you run a business: e-commerce, fintech, and agritech support is expanding.
– If you live in a rural area, your community could be next for 4G/5G rollout.
This isn’t just a meeting—it’s Nigeria’s digital D-Day, and Plateau State is leading the charge.
The future isn’t coming… it’s already being coded in Jos. 💻🇳🇬
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the exit of Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board.
MTN Nigeria disclosed this in a statement released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and signed by Uto Ukpanah, the company’s secretary, on Friday.
The telecommunications giant noted that Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin’s exit will take effect from 31 August, although MTN did not state the reason for her exit in the regulatory filing.
She joined the company’s board in December 2024.
The company extolled Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin’s contributions to the board and wished her success in her future endeavours.
“The Board extends its appreciation to Mrs. Kola-Oyeneyin for her invaluable service and wishes her the best in her future endeavours,” the company said.
Profile
Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin is a systems change leader and transformation expert with over 20 years of global experience as a senior adviser, operating executive, and policymaker across multiple African countries.
She is the Managing Partner of Augmentum Advisory, where she advises senior leaders on growth and value creation through digital transformation, policy innovation, and large-scale programme execution.
The outgoing independent director is also experienced in digital financial services and has extensive knowledge of the financial services landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa.
In July, the federal government approved her appointment as Chairperson of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin previously served as Head of First Bank’s International Banking business and as a Partner and inaugural co-lead of McKinsey’s Payments and Fintech Practice for Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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She has worked with players across Africa’s financial services value chain and led the development of initiatives including Cashless Lagos and the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) agent banking programme, which contributed to efforts to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria.
MTN Nigeria, which began operations in the country in 2001, is one of Nigeria’s largest telecommunications providers, serving more than 92 million people across the country and operating in 19 markets in Africa.
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