Digital Economy Mainstreaming Bill

Digital Economy Mainstreaming Bill Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

A bill to embed digital economy principles across all government functions and sectors, mandating the adoption of digital tools, services, and infrastructure as the default mode of government service delivery and economic activity.

Who Does It Target?

All federal ministries, departments, and agencies Nigerian businesses transitioning to digital platforms Citizens accessing government services digitally NITDA, NCC, and the digital economy regulatory ecosystem

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Achieve 95% digital government service delivery by 2028 Grow Nigeria's digital economy contribution to GDP from 16% to 25% by 2030 Ensure broadband access for 70% of Nigerians through infrastructure mandates Bridge the digital divide between urban and rural, and male and female populations

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: Federal Government ICT budget; NITDA levy; private sector investment; multilateral development finance

How to Access

Citizens access digital government services through Nigeria's unified government portal. Requirements: NIN for all government service access Bank account or mobile money wallet for digital payments Internet-enabled device (with subsidised access points for underserved areas) Application method: Unified government services portal: www.nigeria.gov.ng | NIMC: www.nimc.gov.ng for NIN

Important Terms

Government agencies not complying with digital-by-default mandate within 3 years face budget sanctions Data collected through digital services governed by Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 Digital exclusion provisions protect citizens unable to access digital services from being denied government services

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria's digital economy was valued at $35 billion in 2024; the bill targets growth to $60 billion by 2030, creating 5 million new digital economy jobs.

Official Resources

Website: www.nitda.gov.ng | www.commtech.gov.ng Contact: NITDA — [email protected] | Ministry of Communications — [email protected] Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

The Digital Economy Mainstreaming Bill, when enacted, would operate alongside the National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007, the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, and the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy 2020. It aligns with the Nigerian Communications Commission Act, the Electronic Transactions Act, and Nigeria's commitments under the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection.