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NigComSat 2, 3, not about loans but equity participation by Nigeria, China—Minister

The Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, has said that current move by the federal government to acquire two new orbiting satellites will not be funded by loans, but equity participation by the Nigerian government and Chinese investors. Already, Chinese…

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Emerging ICT Bank will drive industry activities with lower interest rates—Minister

The Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, has once again observed that the plan of the federal government to launch an ICT Development Bank is among other things, to reduced the dependence on commercial banks for funding and also offer…

Minister plans smart city summit to integrate Nigerian cities on ICT compliance

Relying on the observed success story of Rwanda which achieved unparalleled ICT transformation of its cities, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu has set June 28 and 29 for smart cities summit in Abuja. He said the summit was…