In an opinion piece for Premium Times, Dipo Baruwa argues that Uber's exit from Nigeria highlights a deeper structural problem: the country is more digitally connected than digitally organised. According to the author, Nigerians have adopted apps and devices without building the physical, institutional and information infrastructure needed to capture their full economic value. Baruwa notes that Nigeria is not short of plans, citing the existing National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, and frames the moment as a prompt for national reflection.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) have announced plans to enhance the institute's role in digital skills development, research, innovation, and policy to support Nigeria's digital economy. This initiative aims to reposition DBI as a leading center in these areas, according to Vanguard.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has urged African countries to move beyond mere resource ownership and focus on building sustainable industrial capacity. Speaking at Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2026, Ogbe said the continent should create greater value from its natural resources and position African businesses to compete globally, according to The Tide. The remarks highlight Nigeria's push for stronger local content and industrial growth in the energy sector.

Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has urged Nigeria to move beyond merely producing hydrocarbons and instead convert its oil wealth into lasting economic value. Speaking in Abuja, according to ThisDay Live, the foremost petroleum economist argued that the country must deliberately pursue strategies that translate its petroleum resources into broader, sustainable benefits for the economy rather than relying solely on crude production and exports.

According to Punch, several African nations are examining Nigeria's local content model, which is spearheaded by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). This initiative aims to help these countries create their own frameworks and enhance local capacity in various sectors.

The article discusses the significant untapped potential in the agricultural and agro-processing sectors in Nigeria and Africa, particularly in the context of geoeconomic realignment and associated investment risks. It highlights the socioeconomic factors influencing these sectors and the opportunities they present for investment.