Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced the launch of the Nigerian Data Exchange Platform (NGDX) as part of top priority initiatives including Project Bridge, 3MTT and Rural Connectivity. Tijani described the move as a major milestone for Nigeria’s digital economy.
According to him, “NGDX will:
i. Enable secure, seamless data sharing across government and business.
ii. Unlock innovation, collaboration, and inclusive economic growth.
iii. Deliver smarter, faster services to citizens — under a framework of privacy, security, and accountability.”
The minister compared the project’s potential impact to the transformation seen in financial services through the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), saying NGDX will extend such interoperability across the entire economy.
He also expressed appreciation for international support, noting, “Grateful to the EU in Nigeria for convening this workshop and to colleagues from Finland and Estonia for their insights.”
Tijani emphasized that the government has set an ambitious timeline for implementation. “The target is aggressive, by end of 2025, NGDX should go live, a bold step into Nigeria’s digital future,” he said.
The project is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital transformation, improve economic growth, and strengthen secure data-driven services.