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Appreciation to retired staff of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Engr. K. N. Binga (Director, Radio Monitoring & Survey Dept.), Amb Dr Yetunde Adunni Olubukola Olorungbon (Head - Stock verification Unit) & Mr Femowei Bulouembele (ACDPO, Budget Unit) for their meritorious service to the Ministry.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) attends the commemoration of the Fourth Identity Day with the theme " Traditional Institution as Critical Stakeholders for Citizens Mobilization taking place at the International Conference Center, Abuja.
The inauguration of the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday 10th June 2022. The President directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) to chair the Council on his behalf and give regular updates.
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) attends the Transforming Education Summit 2022, a Sustainable Goal convened event to elevate education to the top of global political agenda and maximise public engagement and awareness
Chairman of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) addressing the WSIS gathering shortly after his appointment.
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami receives in audience, World Bank, Country Director, Mr. Shubbam Chaudhuri on a working visit.
The Ambassador of Poland to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Joanna Tarnawskan has officially invited the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami to attend the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2021
The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), led by its President, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani today paid a familiarization visit to the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Abuja to formally introduce the newly elected officials of the association to the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami
Prof. Adesina Sodiya (M), Engr. Abubakar Ladan Abdullahi(M), Mr. Afe Idowu,(M) Ag. Permanent Secretary, Director (Human Resource), Mr. El Baff Mahdi, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Ali (Pantami), Chairman, Governing Board of NITDA, Dr. Abubakar Saidu, Director General (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, Engr. Ayo Fanimokun (M) and Engr. Habib Iman Ahmed (M) during the inauguration of the Chairman Governing Board of NITDA, and its members at the Ministry’s Headquarter in Abuja.
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, MCPN and the IBM Country General Manager, Mr Dipo Faulkner at the signing ceremony of MoU for Digital Skill Development held in the Ministry Headquarters, Abuja
British High Commissioner- Head of Prosperity and Competition, Mr. Harrison Guy, Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, Chairperson of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020-2025, Chief Executive Officer, (MainOne), Ms. Funke Opeke and other members of the committee during the inauguration of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan Committee (2020-2025) Committee at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) and stakeholders during the commissioning of the e-government training centre in Abuja
The official opening and unveiling of the "National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy" by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari during the eNigeria 2019 Conference held at the International Conference Center, Abuja.
Country Director, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Mr. Woochan Chang, Minister of Communications, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) and Vice President, Korea Institute of Development Strategy, Dr. OH Kwansok during a meeting at the Ministry of Communications Headquarters, Abuja
L-R: Director General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Bukar Bukarambe, Rep. Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Shama Shaka, Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Dr. Zhou Pingjian, Minister of Communications, Dr. Adebayo Shittu, Managing Director, HUAWEI Technologies, Tank Li and Special Adviser to Vice President (ICT), Lanre Osibona during the Digital Economic Forum 2018 held at Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja.

About the Minister

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) is the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr Pantami obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (B.Tech), from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), and proceeded to acquire two Masters Degrees from the same institution in quick succession. One in Computer Science (MSc) and the other, an MBA in Technology Management with flying colours.

National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) Networks for Nigeria's Digital Economy

The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, otherwise called 5G in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) announced the approval after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Obtain Radio Frequency Licence

This is to inform all our customers that the Ministry is repositioning to serve the public better. As a consequence, analogue spectrum licensing processes in the ministry are being upgraded to digital licensing processes. Thus, our existing customers are to please take note and may be required to provide additional licensing information for smooth migration to the digital platform

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NATIONAL POLICY ON VSAT INSTALLATION CORE SKILLS FOR NIGERIANS

The Policy is expected to enable the provision of specialized skills to Nigerians and avail them with opportunities to be engaged locally and by global satellite operators for VSAT installation.

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08 Mar

DR. WILLIAM ALO INAUGURATES TEAMS TO DRIVE PMS INPLEMENTATION IN COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY AND ITS AGENCIES – CHARGES MEMBERS TO BE COMMITTED. The Permanent Secretary Dr. William Alo has officially inaugurated the Ministerial and Sectoral Project Management…
14 Dec

IN WASHINGTON, PANTAMI SIGNS ARTEMIS ACCORDS AND ANNOUNCES SPACE X PARTNERSHIP AT THE US-AFRICA LEADERS’ FORUM. The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, signed the…
21 Oct

PANTAMI BAGS DIGITAL INNOVATION AWARD. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and first ever, of Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami)…
19 Oct

PANTAMI LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP FOR DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAMME WITH COURSERA. In furtherance of its digital capacity building initiative, the Federal Government of Nigeria has entered…
05 Oct

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPOINTS NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL (PMG), NIPOST. The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has approved the appointment of…
19 Sep

MINISTER OF ICT FOR ALGERIA IS STATUTORILY THE CHAIRMAN OF ATU-CPC 2022 AS THE HOSTING COUNTRY. Minister of ICT for Algeria is statutorily the Chairman of ATU-CPC 2022 as the hosting…

Digital Economy is the single most important driver of innovation, competitiveness and growth

Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), The Honourable Minister

The teeming Digital Natives in Nigeria can provide a ready pool of high quality and cost effective ICT talent and their level of expertise will cover all spheres of ICT endeavour. In order to make this dream a reality, we are making arrangements to embark on a large scale intensive digital literacy programme, that will ensure Nigerians from all walks of life, have the digital skills required to contribute to the digital economy. The programme is a deliberate effort to make Nigeria a regional hub of software engineers and a global outsourcing destination

Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), The Honourable Minister

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was created in April 2001 to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and co-ordinate general IT development in the country.

It was mandated by the National Information Technology Development Act (2007) to create a framework for the planning, research, development, standardization, application, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and regulation of Information Technology practices, activities and systems in Nigeria.

Its role therefore is to develop Information technology in the country through regulatory standards, guidelines and policies. Additionally, NITDA is the clearing house for all IT projects and infrastructural development in the country. It is the prime Agency for e-government implementation, Internet governance and general IT development in Nigeria.

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