Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the federal government will “unlock the entrepreneurship spirit” of Nigerians with the $617.7 million investment in the digital and creative enterprises programme.The i-DICE is a federal government programme aimed at promoting investment in information and communications technology and creative industries, as part of efforts to build better, inclusive and sustainable jobs.
“Two things are clear: one, we won’t ever regret paving the way for the acquisition of skills that meet the needs of the global markets,” Shettima was quoted as saying in a statement.“Two, our actions today will shape the economic landscape of tomorrow, and so it’s incumbent upon us to ensure that we leave a legacy of prosperity and opportunity for all Nigerians.