NITDA host Singapore to map out strategic partnership to redefine global race in AI, digital economy
In a significant move toward deepening bilateral ties in the digital economy, Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) hosted Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner, H.E. Mr Lim Sim Seng, at its headquarters in Abuja.
The high-level meeting, described as a “major digital handshake,” explored collaborative opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), block chain, digital assets, and broader tech innovation.
A major digital handshake took place at the NITDA headquarters in Abuja, between Nigeria and Singapore signaling another era of global tech synergy.
The Director General, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Engr. Salisu Kaka, PhD, Director e-Government and Digital Economy Department, hosted Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner, H.E. Mr Lim Sim Seng, at its headquarters in Abuja to map out a strategic partnership that could redefine the digital landscape for both nations.
This high-level dialogue wasn’t just about diplomacy—it was about fusing Singapore’s tech expertise with Nigeria’s explosive digital potential to lead the global race in Artificial Intelligence and the digital economy.
Engr. Kaka showcased how Nigeria is no longer just a consumer of tech, but a strategic architect of the future through several key pillars:
– Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, coordinated by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, with NITDA playing a central role in implementation.
– The agency’s significant achievements in advancing digital literacy nationwide through flagship programmes such as the National Digital Literacy Framework and the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative.
Both parties underscored the critical need for clear, forward-looking government policies and robust regulatory frameworks to encourage private-sector innovation and attract investment in emerging technologies, particularly digital assets, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
The meeting also explored concrete opportunities for future collaboration, including Nigeria’s potential participation in the Singapore Cooperation Programme and targeted policy and capacity-building training support from Singapore.
The engagement signals a growing interest in deepening Nigeria–Singapore ties in the digital transformation space.
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