{
  "id": 19998168,
  "title": "Nigeria must be intentional about improving technology - Jonathan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/nigeria-must-be-intentional-about-improving-technology-jonathan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T14:25:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/14/nigeria-must-be-intentional-about-improving-technology-jonathan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the need for the government and private sector to invest more in technology-driven start-ups. In a Facebook post, he stressed that such investment would generate jobs, boost economic growth, and enhance Nigeria's standing in the global technology industry. \"With consistent investment and backing for initiatives like this, I am confident that Nigeria will soon make significant progress in technological advancement,\" he stated. Jonathan urged for more proactive measures to support technology-driven start-ups, as these investments would provide employment for young Nigerians and contribute to economic development. He reiterated the importance of being intentional about bolstering technology-driven start-ups, noting that this would create job opportunities for young people, spur economic growth, and establish Nigeria as a formidable player in the global technology arena.",
  "summary": "Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why the government and private sector must invest more in technology-driven start-ups. Jonathan made the call in a post on Facebook after receiving representatives of a technology firm paid him a courtesy visit. He said investment in technology would create jobs, stimulate economic growth and strengthen Nigeria’s position in […] Nigeria must be…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}