Nigeria is at a pivotal stage in its technology and digital
development. With Africa's largest population, a predominantly
youthful workforce, and a resilient startup ecosystem, technology
has become central to Nigeria's economic growth, governance
reform, and social development. The National Bureau of Statistics,
revealed in their Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report Q3 2024,
the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector
contributed over 11% to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product in
2024, with projections indicating sustained growth in the coming
years.1
This article examines Nigeria's technology trajectory from a
legal and regulatory perspective. It explores Nigeria's current
technology jurisprudence, considers emerging legislation and policy
reforms, and explores Nigeria's vision for the future of
technology through policy initiatives and regional integration
efforts. It also attempts a comparative review of global frameworks
such as the European
