NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa has outlined Nigeria’s plan to turn surging digital demand into major tech infrastructure investments. Speaking at ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026, he emphasized that sustainable growth requires clear government rules and secure digital ecosystems.
Kashifu Inuwa digital infrastructure vision Africa: Leveraging natural advantages
Nigeria's value goes beyond its large population, focusing on localized workloads and serving as a key digital transit hub for West and Central Africa. Backed by strong local talent, the country is well-positioned to host the region's technological future.
Regulatory certainty for West African data centers: Building digital trust
To build investor confidence, NITDA is prioritizing policy clarity and strong cybersecurity frameworks like the Digital Assurance Framework. These measures create a solid foundation for next-generation cloud and AI facilities, supporting modern coworking spaces and creating new tech jobs while tracking updates on devs.com.ng webplatform.
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