“Government is not structured to build, but to administer – and there is a lot to build in Nigeria.”
– Bosun Tijani
One year in, Bosun Tijani’s critics still struggle to see his vision

One year in, Bosun Tijani’s critics still struggle to see his vision

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. 

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Can Bosun Tijani’s fibre optic project fix Nigeria’s digital divide?

Bosun Tijani has spent his first year as a minister trying to be the new hero of the telecom industry. But his push for a world where every Nigerian has access to high-speed internet is getting pushback. 

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3MTT: Inside the world’s largest tech talent accelerator

Creating a talent pipeline is a key priority for Bosun Tijani. How feasible is the ambitious goal of training three million technical talent in four years?

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Mr. Tijani goes to Abuja

How has Bosun Tijani’s move from Yaba to Abuja changed or shaped his approach to his role and the sector’s similar evolution under his management?

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Inside Bosun Tijani’s plan to make Nigeria a global leader in AI

Like 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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