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Honourable Minister

Honourable Minister, the head of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

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Bosun TijaniAppointed 2023

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Nominated from Ogun State, South West · Federal character

What the Constitution says

  • s.147(2)

    The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).

2026 budget

All ministries

₦85.6 billion0.1% of the ₦68.32 trillion budget

  • Salaries ₦32.9 billion
  • Running costs ₦1.00 billion
  • Projects ₦51.7 billion

Largest lines, of 3

  1. Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy₦47.1 billion · p.373
  2. NIPOST₦28.6 billion · p.373
  3. Nigeria Communication Satellite₦9.90 billion · p.373

Sum of the lines the Act lists under it. Source: 2026 Appropriation Act, p.373

Where it appears in the news

  • NCC seeks greater investment in digital infrastructure

    Sep 29, 2026

    ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Th

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