The Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has moved into full implementation of its 2026 initiatives as the agency begins the year with renewed focus on digital transformation goals.
NITDA, led by Director General Kashifu Inuwa, briefed the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Engr. Nadungu Gagare, on its 2026 implementation roadmap during a strategic session.
The meeting provided an overview of NITDA’s progress since its establishment in 2001 and reaffirmed its alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2024–2027 (SRAP 2.0). The plan is built around eight strategic pillars designed to drive inclusive economic growth and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy.
The briefing highlighted milestones in digital literacy and talent development, including the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, Nigeria’s improved ranking in global Artificial Intelligence performance from 85th to 69th, and the completion of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
According to updates shared, NITDA also recorded progress in policy and regulatory areas covering cloud sovereignty, data localisation, e-invoicing, and cybersecurity collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser. The agency also launched the National Digital Trust Map Portal and continues the implementation of the Nigerian Startup Act through startup labeling and ecosystem support.
Operational and financial updates were presented, with NITDA confirming full compliance with statutory and fiscal reporting obligations to oversight bodies.
