At the Tech Outlook Summit 2026 in Lagos, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), called for data-driven tech policies. He urged decision-makers to rely on local research rather than international estimates to build a strong digital economy.
Key updates on digital policy, tech investments, and national infrastructure are regularly covered in industry news.
Connecting Research to Real Market Demand
The initiative aims to align government policy, investor focus, and local innovation. Inuwa stressed that technology should support core sectors like healthcare, finance, and agriculture rather than just creating more tech startups.
For example, local health research revealed that 80.4% of surveyed adults want to use telemedicine, yet only 19.3% have actually used it—showing a major opportunity for investors and developers to close the gap.
Major discussions on digital transformation, research findings, and strategic investments take center stage at key industry events.
Key Takeaways
- Rely on Local Data: Use grounded local research to uncover market gaps instead of guessing.
- Support Academic Commercialization: Help universities turn scientific discoveries into market-ready products.
- Strengthen Digital Independence: Invest in local cloud infrastructure to secure critical healthcare and financial systems.
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