The Federal Government has launched a ₦12 billion research funding scheme to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem.
The initiative operates under the leadership of Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
The scheme will support research that improves national development through data and technology-driven solutions.
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It will also promote evidence-based decision-making across critical sectors of the economy.
The programme will establish National Digital Economy Research Clusters across universities and institutions nationwide.
These clusters will bring together professors, researchers, and postgraduate students for collaborative innovation.
Participants will develop practical solutions to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.
The funding scheme aligns with Project BRIDGE, a government initiative to expand digital infrastructure across Nigeria.
Project BRIDGE focuses on deploying thousands of kilometres of fibre optic cables nationwide.
The government aims to combine infrastructure growth with strong research output.
These areas will improve access, boost employment, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital resilience.
The government has encouraged students, researchers, and tech professionals to take advantage of the initiative.
Officials say active participation will help drive innovation and national growth.
The scheme forms part of broader efforts to build a competitive and knowledge-driven economy.
