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IT innovation: Nigeria spends $70bn to support start-ups

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submitted over 7 years ago by anane

submitted over 7 years ago by anane

  • Nigeria's Communications Minister, Adebayo Shittu, emphasized that the country needs to embrace innovations in information and communications technology (ICT) to improve its economy and create jobs, as the government cannot provide enough employment for its large population.
  • He highlighted that Nigeria has invested $70 billion in IT start-ups since 2001, but more support and collaboration are needed to help these innovators thrive and compete globally.
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