Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for a unified regulatory framework to boost technology investment across Africa. According to a NITDA official, the convergence of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and high-density data centres, has made traditional siloed regulation inadequate. The agency argues that harmonised rules are needed to support the continent's growing digital economy, Premium Times reported.

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, has said Nigeria must transition from being a consumer of technology to a producer. Speaking at a pre-summit virtual dialogue ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, he said the country's digital transformation must go beyond technology adoption to fundamentally change how Nigeria creates value and improves productivity, according to the Daily Trust report.

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has called for coordinated reforms, investment in digital infrastructure, and stronger technology talent development to accelerate Nigeria's economic transformation. According to Tribune Online, the call was made at a pre-summit dialogue held on 8 September 2026, ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, with NITDA and other stakeholders also involved in the discussions.

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.

GITEX NIGERIA brought together technology enterprises, government policymakers, investors, and start-ups in Lagos with the aim of accelerating West Africa's position in the global intelligence economy. According to CIO Africa, the event showcased the region's growing digital ambitions and provided a platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors. The gathering highlighted efforts to strengthen innovation, attract investment, and advance the continent's technology ecosystem.

James Mworia, the new CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), has backed listing the NIF Infrastructure Development Fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Speaking at Africa Capital Week 2026, Mworia said a listed fund could leverage regulations governing Development Real Estate Investment Trusts (D-REITs) to raise funds for infrastructure projects, according to Capital FM Business.