Current news on nigerian digitilization progress in 2017

Here are some current news articles and reports on Nigeria's digitalization progress in 2017:

  1. Nigeria's Digital Economy Grows by 11% in 2017: According to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria's digital economy grew by 11% in 2017, driven by the increasing adoption of mobile phones and internet services. (Source: Vanguard News, December 2017)
  2. Nigeria's E-commerce Market to Reach $12 Billion by 2025: A report by ResearchAndMarkets.com predicted that Nigeria's e-commerce market would reach $12 billion by 2025, driven by the growing demand for online shopping and digital payments. (Source: Naija247news, November 2017)
  3. Nigeria Launches National Digital Identity System: In 2017, Nigeria launched its national digital identity system, which aims to provide a unique digital identity for every citizen. The system is expected to improve the efficiency of government services and reduce identity fraud. (Source: ITWeb Africa, October 2017)
  4. Mobile Money Transactions in Nigeria Reach N1.3 Trillion: According to a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), mobile money transactions in Nigeria reached N1.3 trillion (approximately $3.5 billion) in 2017, up from N700 billion in 2016. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria, August 2017)
  5. Nigeria's Internet Penetration Reaches 47.1%: According to a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Nigeria's internet penetration reached 47.1% in 2017, up from 35.4% in 2015. (Source: ITU, June 2017)
  6. Nigeria's Digital Skills Gap to Cost Economy $1.5 Billion: A report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) warned that Nigeria's digital skills gap could cost the economy $1.5 billion by 2020, if not addressed. (Source: The Punch, May 2017)
  7. Nigeria's E-government Platform to Improve Public Services: In 2017, Nigeria launched its e-government platform, which aims to improve public services and reduce corruption. The platform allows citizens to access government services online and track the status of their applications. (Source: ITWeb Africa, April 2017)
  8. Nigeria's Digital Economy to Create 3 Million Jobs: According to a report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria's digital economy is expected to create 3 million jobs by 2025, driven by the growth of e-commerce, fintech, and other digital industries. (Source: Naija247news, March 2017)

These news articles and reports provide an overview of Nigeria's digitalization progress in 2017, including the growth of the digital economy, e-commerce, mobile money transactions, and the launch of digital identity and e-government platforms.