Apple Acquires Nigerian App For 1 Billion Dollars- Pantami

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Minister of Communications and Economy, Dr. Ali Pantami has disclosed that an application developed by a young Nigerian has been bought by I.T giant Apple for $1 billion.

Pantami expressed optimism that the sky is the limit for indigenous young innovators and urged them to remain steadfast in their resolve to take advantage of opportunities in the digital economy sector.

According to him, the future is bright going by the unfolding success stories on digital innovations and skills, particularly from the youth.

He said another young innovator came first at the Gulf Technology Innovation and Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai by defeating over 700 contestants from 78 countries.

He spoke during the World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Wuye, Abuja.

The event, which was part of activities for the celebration of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) 20th Anniversary, also featured an Innovation Challenge, where 800 youths presented their startups for competitions.

Five startups that emerged as winners were given N2 million each by the Federal Government to support their innovative solutions.

Pantami said the startups would be given letters of commendations by the Federal Government in addition to being carried along by NITDA in other national and international engagements.

Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, said the digital innovation space is making waves in Africa and beyond, adding that the efforts should be made to support the Federal Government.

He said: ”Today is a double celebration of NITDA’s 20th Anniversary and World Creativity and Innovation Day. It is the International Creativity and Innovation Day recognised by the United Nations and designated to celebrate creativity and innovation and raise awareness of the importance of creativity and innovation in problem-solving to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

“Innovation is a vital key to the prosperity of any nation, and our prospects for future economic growth largely hinges on our ability to innovate.

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