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NCC appoints Emiko interim DBI chair

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Jun 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026

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Market Impact

The appointment of new interim leadership for the Digital Bridge Institute>>> by the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission>>> is expected to positively impact Nigeria's telecommunications and technology sectors. This move aims to enhance digital skills development and innovation, potentially leading to economic growth and increased foreign investment in the digital economy.

Telecommunications Education Technology
Event Summary

The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission>>> (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko>>> as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute>>> (DBI). She is joined by Abraham Oshadami>>> and Rimini Makama>>> as interim board members. This strategic move aims to reposition the Digital Bridge Institute>>> to meet the evolving demands of Nigeria>>>'s communications sector and digital economy. The transformation focuses on education, training, research, innovation, economic impact, and policy regulation, with the goal of empowering young Nigerians with advanced technical skills and closing capability gaps. The strategy was developed through consultations with various government agencies, including the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy>>>, Germany — Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space>>>, Nigeria — Tertiary Education Trust Fund>>>, Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology>>>, and Nigeria — National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure>>>.

Key Actions
100 Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission appointed interim chairman Princess Oforitsenere Emiko
80 Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission appointed interim board members Abraham Oshadami
80 Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission appointed interim board members Rimini Makama
Entities Involved
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Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission
The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission>>> appointed an interim chairman and board members for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>, aiming to reposition it for Nigeria's digital economy.
Importance 100 Sentiment 50
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Digital Bridge Institute
The Digital Bridge Institute>>> is undergoing a transformation with new interim leadership to enhance its role in Nigeria's digital economy.
Importance 100 Sentiment 50
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Princess Oforitsenere Emiko
Princess Oforitsenere Emiko>>> was appointed Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute>>>, leading its transformation.
Importance 90 Sentiment 60
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Nigeria
The repositioning of the Digital Bridge Institute>>> is crucial for Nigeria>>>'s digital economy and national development.
Importance 80 Sentiment 40
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Abraham Oshadami
Abraham Oshadami>>> was appointed as an interim board member of the Digital Bridge Institute>>>.
Importance 70 Sentiment 40
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Rimini Makama
Rimini Makama>>> was appointed as an interim board member of the Digital Bridge Institute>>>.
Importance 70 Sentiment 40
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David Daser
David Daser>>>, President/CEO of the Digital Bridge Institute>>>, will work with the new interim leadership to drive the Institute's transformation.
Importance 60 Sentiment 30
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Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy>>> was consulted in shaping the strategy for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>'s transformation.
Importance 50 Sentiment 30
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Germany — Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
The Germany — Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space>>> was consulted in shaping the strategy for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>'s transformation.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Nigeria — Tertiary Education Trust Fund
The Nigeria — Tertiary Education Trust Fund>>> was consulted in shaping the strategy for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>'s transformation.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology
The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology>>> was consulted in shaping the strategy for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>'s transformation.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Nigeria — National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure
The Nigeria — National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure>>> was consulted in shaping the strategy for the Digital Bridge Institute>>>'s transformation.
Importance 40 Sentiment 30
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Nnenna Ukoha
Nnenna Ukoha>>>, Director of Public Affairs for the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission>>>, signed the statement announcing the appointments.
Importance 20 Sentiment 30
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