Nigeria

The 33-page report, which is the first independent assessment of the sector, stated that the digital economy (information technology sector) contributed about 18 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2021.

Once registered, citizens will be assigned a National Identity Number (NIN), and will be able to use their fingerprints to gain access to various government services. The national identity program is also being integrated with private services to encourage large scale adoption. Most notably, people will be able to use their NIN to make payments and complete mobile banking transactions.

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Is partnering with the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) to promote digital inclusion in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Carscan helps automotive ecosystems by eliminating fraud, governance, and other industry risks

Utility token KamPay is set to open up internet access to huge populations across the continent without a connection.

The investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE) is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative promoting investment in digital and creative industries.

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Isa Pantami said that the federal government is planning to use blockchain for government business by 2030.

To allow more Nigerians to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), the federal government has approved a further extension of the deadline for the exercise to March 31, 2022.

NITDA has signed an agreement with some higher institutions to promote research and application of digital technology in farming.

Nigerian federal government has appointed 9Mobile to register atleaset 10 million rural residents in the National Identity Management Enrollment Scheme.

The delegation had sought to replicate Nigeria’s e-government structure by adopting its strategies and getting the support of its partners.

Some of them are the improved National Identification Number (NIN) slip with QR Code and the MobileID app currently available to verify the identity of service seekers.