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By Fummilola Gboteku  Lifi.Net, a network company has urged the government to reduce right of way(RoW) charges in the implementation of the recently passed Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order.   Mr Abraham Oluwambe, Chief Executive Officer of Lifi.Net, made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos.   He said that the effective implementation of the CNII provision should not just protect deployed assets but also guarantee seamless rollout of more backbone infrastructure for digital economy drive.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the federal government recently designated telecoms and ICT assets in the country as critical national infrastructure to guarantee their safety and protection through the passage of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc,) Amendment Act 2024.   The telecoms expert in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) space said that the passage of the CNII was commendable, noting that it woul...

President Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to building a robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that enabled access to services for all Nigerians. Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federation, George Akume, on Monday in Abuja at the 6th National Identity Day, emphasised the critical role of digital identity in national development. The event organised by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is themed, “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – Enabling Access to Services”. He stated that DPI was the backbone that enabled access to essential services, including healthcare, education, and financial inclusion. “In today’s digital age, the ability to prove one’s identity is not merely a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental cornerstone of our socioeconomic progress. “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is the backbone that enables access to essential services, including healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and social welfare. “It is through...