NITDA NIGERIA ICT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP VISION (NIIEV)
Act · Technology
A Vision outlines a roadmap for developing Nigeria's ICT innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. It targets tech startups, investors, and government bodies. This positions Nigeria as a leading tech hub in Africa.
NITDA NIGERIA ICT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP VISION (NIIEV)
What Is This Policy?
NITDA's strategic vision document for developing Nigeria's ICT innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, providing a roadmap for making Nigeria a leading tech hub in Africa.
Who Does It Target?
Nigerian tech startups and entrepreneurs Tech hubs, incubators, and accelerators Investors in Nigerian tech ecosystem Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Position Nigeria as the leading technology innovation and entrepreneurship hub in Africa by developing talent, enabling infrastructure, attracting investment, and creating a supportive regulatory environment.
Key Features
Startup Ecosystem Development: Supports the growth of tech hubs, incubators, and accelerators across Nigeria's geopolitical zones. Talent Development: Promotes coding education, STEM skills, and digital entrepreneurship training. Enabling Environment: Advocates for regulatory reforms that make it easier to start and scale tech businesses. Investment Facilitation: Works to attract domestic and foreign venture capital investment into Nigerian tech.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — implementation through NITDA programmes and partnerships Coverage: Nationwide ICT and innovation ecosystem Beneficiaries: Tech entrepreneurs; Nigerian economy through digital transformation Funding: NITDA; Federal Government; private sector partnership
How to Access
Tech startups: engage NITDA for support, mentorship, and access to NITDA programmes Hubs and incubators: register with NITDA and engage for partnership opportunities Investors: contact NITDA for ecosystem mapping and investment opportunities Application method: Engage NITDA at https://www.nitda.gov.ng
Important Terms
Nigeria is Africa's largest tech startup market by funding raised NITDA works with NEPZA on ICT parks and clusters for tech businesses Digital skills development is the foundation of the innovation ecosystem
Impact & Metrics
Nigerian tech startups have raised over $1 billion in annual VC funding at their peak, establishing Lagos as a leading African tech hub.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nitda.gov.ng Contact: National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Legal Framework
Issued under the National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007, which empowers NITDA to issue guidelines, frameworks, and standards for ICT development in Nigeria. Operates alongside the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy 2020-2030. Draws on the National Science and Technology Innovation Policy, the Nigerian Startup Act 2022, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) guidelines on innovation ecosystem development.