Tijani was born in Agege, Lagos, Nigeria and spent his formative years there before moving to Abeokuta, Nigeria for his secondary education. Jul 7, 2025 · Bosun Tijani believes that “technology is the strongest lever we have to solve social challenges and drive economic growth.” His career, spanning incubation, investment, and government, reflects a commitment to leveraging innovation for inclusive progress. Jan 19, 2026 · Olatunbosun “Bosun” Tijani is a renowned Nigerian-British technology entrepreneur, innovation ecosystem builder, academic, and public servant. He was born on July 20, 1977, in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria, and grew up in Lagos before moving to Abeokuta, Ogun State, for his secondary education. Jan 9, 2024 · Tijani is stepping into the role of Nigeria’s tech minister at a difficult time, as the global tech sector grapples with a downturn. Few people are as recognizable in the Nigerian tech space as Bosun Tijani. Mar 31, 2026 · Bosun Tijanirose from tech entrepreneur to Nigeria’s Innovation Minister, driving digital transformation and fostering Africa’s startup ecosystem. Feb 1, 2024 · Tech evangelist Bosun Tijani’s decision to take up a role in the Nigerian government was one of the surprise moves of last year. But he is confident that the government can help, not hinder, one of Nigeria’s most entrepreneurial sectors. The digital economy sector under Bosun Tijani's ministerial oversight has seen its contribution to Nigeria's GDP rise to between 16% and 18% as of 2025, with projections targeting 21% by 2030 through expanded broadband access, talent skilling, and investment attraction. Jan 29, 2026 · His story, from humble beginnings to co-founding Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) and ascending to Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, highlights how private ….
