In August 2023, Bosun Tijani was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, a critical ministry for which he was considered a natural fit.
“Government is not structured to build, but to administer – and there is a lot to build in Nigeria.”– Bosun Tijani
While the minister believes he should be praised for communication—his office shares a weekly summary of his activities—it is doubtful his messages resonate.
Read StoryAccording to Tijani, seven DFIs, including the World Bank and Islamic Development Bank, have committed to providing the $2 billion needed. “They (DFIs) have formed a group and are already working.
Read StoryIt will take four years and $30 million for 3MTT to reach 3 million fellows. For perspective, the ministry’s 2024 budget is ₦28.54 billion ($17 million)
Read StoryHis office mirrors the spirit of the Yaba he’s coming from, far removed from Lagos's corporate stiffness or Abuja's bureaucracy.
Read StoryLike everybody else, Bosun Tijani is sure of a world driven by AI. His plan is to ensure Nigeria gets a front row seat in that revolution.
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