Where is the local content in ICT Policy?

Local production of goods and services has many advantages, notable among which are, it makes these goods and services more readily-available, cheaper, and more affordable, and creates jobs for the citizens as well as wealth for the country as it cuts the outflow of foreign exchange for the purchase and consumption of the equivalents. But […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingWhere is the local content in ICT Policy?

Where is the local content in ICT Policy?

Local production of goods and services has many advantages, notable among which are, it makes these goods and services more readily-available, cheaper, and more affordable, and creates jobs for the citizens as well as wealth for the country as it cuts the outflow of foreign exchange for the purchase and consumption of the equivalents. But […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingWhere is the local content in ICT Policy?

Reflections on The Draft Social Media Code

Technology Times

Reflections on The Draft Social Media Code

Y. Z. Yaú reviews the draft social media code issued by the government as Nigeria heads for an electioneering campaign period.

The post Reflections on The Draft Social Media Code appeared first on Technology Times.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingReflections on The Draft Social Media Code

Interrogating the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government

Technology Times

Interrogating the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government

Even as the Buhari regime enters its lame-duck period, it has found it expedient to inaugurate a Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government. Chaired by the Minister of Digital Economy and Communication, the membership of the Committee includes some state Governors, the Secretary to the Federal Government, some Ministers in the Cabinet and representatives […]

The post Interrogating the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government appeared first on Technology Times.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingInterrogating the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government

Unmasking The Digitally Excluded

Technology Times

Unmasking The Digitally Excluded

Y.Z. Yau examines Nigeria's digitally excluded and issues related to the international dimensions of the digital divide.

The post Unmasking The Digitally Excluded appeared first on Technology Times.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingUnmasking The Digitally Excluded

Elon Musk, Nigeria and Twitter

Technology Times

Elon Musk, Nigeria and Twitter

Starlink is set to stake a huge portion of the telecommunication market in Nigeria and with Elon Musk controlling Twitter, it means that one man has extensive monopoly on the country's cyberspace, Y. Z. Yau opines.

The post Elon Musk, Nigeria and Twitter appeared first on Technology Times.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingElon Musk, Nigeria and Twitter