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Nigeria has received a substantial boost to its digital transformation efforts with the European Commission’s announcement of a €45 million commitment as part of the EU-Nigeria Digital Economy Package.
The pledge was formalized during the EU-Nigeria Digital Open Day held in Brussels, where high level EU officials, industry experts, and a Nigerian delegation headed by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, convened to strengthen bilateral ties in the digital sector.
This funding represents a pivotal advancement in fostering a more connected, innovative, and inclusive digital economy in Nigeria.
According to Dr. Tijani, the engagements with EU counterparts centered on three primary pillars. In the area of secure connectivity and digital infrastructure, initiatives will focus on expanding the national fibre backbone network, increasing subsea cable capacity, rolling out 5G technology, and improving last mile access for underserved communities.
For e-governance and digital public infrastructure, the partnership aims to enhance digital identity systems, develop interoperability frameworks, bolster e-payment systems, and deliver more efficient digital public services to elevate government performance and citizen engagement.
On digital skills and talent development, Nigeria highlighted its flagship 3MTT programme designed to train millions in technical expertise, while exploring further collaborations with the EU for workforce upskilling, innovation sharing, and talent exchange opportunities.
Dr. Tijani emphasized that this investment underscores strong international confidence in Nigeria’s digital vision and directly supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s goal of growing the economy to $1 trillion.
He extended gratitude to EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela and the European Union Delegation in Nigeria for their dedication and ongoing collaboration in advancing the nation’s digital journey
