Nigeria invests ₦12 billion to drive research-backed digital transformation
Nigeria has launched the National Digital Economy Research Clusters programme, a ₦12 billion initiative to boost research-driven digital transformation. The scheme aims to shift policy decisions away from short-term trends and towards evidence-based, long-term strategies.
The project will fund six research clusters, each led by Nigerian professors working with international academic partners. Over 200 researchers, including PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows, will take part in producing policy-relevant studies. The programme is part of Project BRIDGE, which includes plans to deploy 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure across the country. Its goal is to ensure that digital policies are shaped by rigorous research rather than market forces or political cycles.
Universities and research institutions nationwide are invited to review the programme's guidelines and submit proposals. Each of the six clusters will focus on a key pillar of digital development, though the exact number of international partners involved has not been disclosed.
Minister Tijani described the initiative as one of the most significant projects under his leadership. The funding will support collaborations between Nigerian academics and global experts, aiming to strengthen the country's digital economy through structured research efforts. The ₦12 billion programme will engage researchers in producing studies that directly inform national digital policies. By involving both local and international academics, the initiative seeks to build a more evidence-based approach to Nigeria's technological growth. Institutions interested in participating can now submit their proposals for consideration.
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