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Nigeria now West Africa’s digital powerhouse, says Tijani
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Nigeria now West Africa’s digital powerhouse, says Tijani

Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, declared that Nigeria has become West Africa's leading digital power, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity in shaping the country's foreign policy. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tijani highlighted Nigeria's unique position in the region, citing its ownership of communication satellites and the highest number of subsea internet cables. He noted that Nigeria serves as a data hub for West Africa, attracting global technology firms and neighboring countries. Additionally, Tijani announced efforts to strengthen cybersecurity through a new advisory council and emphasized Nigeria's leadership in responsible AI, including the development of a government-backed large language model that supports multiple Nigerian languages.

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Nigeria now West Africa’s digital powerhouse, says Tijani

Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, declared that Nigeria has become West Africa's leading digital power, emphasizing the importance of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity in shaping the country's foreign policy. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tijani highlighted Nigeria's unique position in the region, citing its ownership of communication satellites and the highest number of subsea internet cables. He noted that Nigeria serves as a data hub for West Africa, attracting global technology firms and neighboring countries. Additionally, Tijani announced efforts to strengthen cybersecurity through a new advisory council and emphasized Nigeria's leadership in responsible AI, including the development of a government-backed large language model that supports multiple Nigerian languages.

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