Initiatives
The programmes through which the ministry drives inclusive growth and the digital economy.
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Project BRIDGE
A special purpose vehicle to lay at least 90,000 km of fibre optic cable as Nigeria's core connectivity infrastructure, under a public-private partnership.
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3 Million Technical Talent
Building Nigeria's technical talent backbone to power the digital economy and make Nigeria a net exporter of talent. Applications are open.
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Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme
Financial support, knowledge sharing and collaboration for a lasting AI ecosystem in Nigeria. Run by NITDA.
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National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Steering the AI revolution towards national goals: job creation, social inclusion and sustainable development.
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Digital Nigeria
A Federal Government programme giving innovators and entrepreneurs the skills to thrive in the emerging digital economy.
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Local content and capacity
An ICT industry that contributes to national development targets and drives the production, sale and use of high-quality Nigerian IT products.
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E-government
Four goals for e-government across all ministries, departments and agencies: connected government, informed citizenry, open data and open government partnership.