Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill Lustrous Path of AI Solutions

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has positively envisaged the prospect of Nigeria’s stronghold to be one of the leading Artificial Intelligence nations this year. The world is fast moving in that direction, as artificial intelligence continues to penetrate across all sectors of walks of life to build and upgrade human lives. The Nigeria’s Minister has acknowledged the gains made in the previous year, as a ground-breaking path to AI solutions this year, as Nigeria ranked among 60 countries globally leading the charge for AI solutions.

He said that “In 2024, the government funded 45 AI startups, trained civil servants, and supported innovative applications in agriculture, healthcare, and education. He further said “We are leveraging AI to drive productivity, enhance governance, and create jobs for our youth. These efforts reflect our commitment to building a future-ready digital economy.” As Nigeria look to move away from mainstream economic reliance which is the oil sector and diverse economic reliance, digital economy is no-brainer. The lustrous path to AI solutions has been spearheaded by drafting Digital Economy Bill followed by data exchange standards interagency collaboration. Mr Tijani has reemphasised that “the Digital Economy Bill will redefine Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, prioritizing transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity,”

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This is the lustrous path for Nigeria to be technology global leader, as they look to enlarge their scope and position themselves for economic gains that will advance and improve lives of common citizens, until these changes effect positive influence in the lives of common citizens, it will continue to be elusive blab and white elephant project. Mr Tijani said that “in 2025, we’ll see the tangible impacts of these efforts, driving economic growth, creating jobs, and solidifying Nigeria as a digital powerhouse.” Nigerian youth will position themselves for the strategic development, as they form the vital force of Nigeria’s economy.

It is a special time in history where people are seeking to change the status quo in order to adapt to ever changing world, thereby spreading tentacles to adapt to the ultra modern world and position themselves to gain from the economic trends. The Minister has further expressed that “The backbone of digital connectivity is crucial. This investment ensures every Nigerian can access reliable and high-quality connectivity, regardless of their location.” The Minister has envisaged this year to make enormous impact “by 2025, we aim to make Nigeria a prime destination for outsourcing and technology-driven services,” he continued “Our scaling efforts, alongside global partnerships, will ensure Nigerians are equipped for the evolving digital landscape.” Until these changes impacts in the lives of common Nigerians they will continue to be another smokescreen, however, it is massive development to be optimistic about.