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Nigeria has received a major boost for its digital economy ambitions, with the European Commission pledging €45 million under the EU–Nigeria Digital Economy Package.
The announcement was made in Brussels during the EU–Nigeria Digital Open Day, which brought together EU officials, industry leaders, and Nigeria’s delegation led by Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
According to TechAfrica, the funding is set to accelerate Nigeria’s digital growth, supporting initiatives to build a more connected, innovative, and inclusive digital economy.
Key areas of collaboration discussed include:
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Secure Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure: Expansion of nationwide fibre networks, enhanced subsea cable capacity, deployment of 5G, and improved last-mile access for underserved communities.
E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Development of digital identity systems, interoperable frameworks, e-payment infrastructure, and digital public services to improve government efficiency and citizen experience.
Digital Skills and Talent Development: Support for Nigeria’s flagship 3MTT programme, which trains millions of technical talents, alongside partnerships for workforce development, innovation exchange, and talent mobility.
Tijani described the investment as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital ambitions and aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of steering the country toward a US$1 trillion economy.
He thanked EU Commissioner, Jozef Síkela, and the European Union Delegation in Nigeria for their continued partnership in driving the nation’s digital transformation journey.
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