{
  "id": 20011907,
  "title": "Jonathan urges stronger support for indigenous tech firms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/jonathan-urges-stronger-support-for-indigenous-tech-firms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T16:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/jonathan-urges-stronger-support-for-indigenous-tech-firms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the Federal Government and the private sector to increase investment in technology-driven start-ups, emphasizing their potential to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and strengthen Nigeria's position in the global technology industry. Speaking after a meeting with the board and management of Zeetin Technologies, Jonathan expressed confidence in the company's growth potential and stressed the importance of deliberate policies and investment to support technology entrepreneurs, particularly young Nigerians. He also congratulated Zeetin Technologies on its assembly plant that produces tricycles, which he believes will facilitate the movement of goods, support small businesses, and contribute to economic growth.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}