{
  "id": 3878811,
  "title": "NCC Pushes for Digital Inclusivity to Grow $1 Trillion Economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ncc-pushes-for-digital-inclusivity-to-grow-1-trillion-economy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:01:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/28/ncc-pushes-for-digital-inclusivity-to-grow-1-trillion-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized the importance of digital inclusivity to reach President Bola Tinubu's ambitious $1 trillion economy goal. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, made this statement during the 4th edition of the NCC Hackathon Live Show in Abuja, where he warned against excluding any sector or individual from the digital economy. Maida highlighted the barriers faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in accessing digital technologies and services, stating that such exclusions hinder their participation in education, employment, financial services, healthcare, and societal engagement. He emphasized that Nigeria stands at a critical juncture, where true national progress is unattainable if certain citizens remain digitally marginalized. The hackathon aims to harness innovation and ensure that no one is left behind in Nigeria's digital transformation. Challenges faced by PWDs include poorly designed digital platforms, skill gaps, high costs of assistive technologies, and essential services moving online without considering full accessibility. In response, the hackathon encourages the creation of locally-engineered assistive technologies to serve all citizens. Hellen Obi, Director of the NCC's Digital Economy Department, expressed gratitude to the participants and sponsors for their support, promising to follow up on the commitments made. The hackathon's winners included Sora Solutions, Clear Signal, and Ikor Solutions, with Abdulhaqq Somoye of Sora Solutions taking home the top prize of N3 million.",
  "summary": "Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that attaining President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target would revolve around the inclusion of every individual and sector in",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}