EU Commits €820m to Support Digital Ecosystem, Lauds Nigeria’s National Innovation Hub Standard Framework
Oghenevwede Ohwovoroile in Abuja The European Union (EU) is committing €820 million to support the Nigerian digital ecosystem in a bid to bolster the nation’s digital economy through the National
The European Union has allocated €820 million to support Nigeria's digital ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of the National Innovation Hub Standard Framework (NIHSFI). Ms. Tolba Ikram, Programme Officer for Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made this announcement at the NIHSFI validation workshop in Abuja.
She highlighted that innovation hubs serve as the backbone of the digital economy, providing mentorship, building strong workplaces, and turning ideas into successful businesses. Ms. Ikram emphasized that the NIHSFI's design philosophy focuses on ecosystem development, rather than restricting its use for partners. The EU sees potential in connecting the framework to EU tech businesses and certification providers.
Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, stated that Nigeria is uniquely positioned to leverage technology for societal growth. He identified three key layers of technology deployment: foundational infrastructure, technology stack for building, and innovators. NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, stressed the importance of standardizing innovation hubs to provide resources for entrepreneurs who lack funding capabilities.
The National Coordinator of the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, Victoria Fabumi, explained that the NIHSFI strengthens innovation hubs, ensuring their impact extends beyond urban areas and becomes mainstream across Nigeria.
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