Nigeria is making bold strides towards economic stability and digital transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday. Addressing the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025, Shettima said the government’s policies are winning both investor confidence and international recognition.
“The era of economic volatility is behind us,” Shettima declared, citing recent upgrades of Nigeria’s sovereign and issuer ratings by Fitch and Moody’s as tangible proof of global approval. He emphasised that a combination of geopolitical turbulence, technological disruption, and global economic uncertainty has compelled Nigeria to adopt forward-looking reforms.
The Vice-President argued that digital innovation is central to the country’s strategy for inclusive growth. “We must move beyond simple apps to deep-tech solutions that address core challenges in agriculture, health, logistics, and governance,” he said. Shettima painted a picture of a digital Nigeria where farmers access real-time market data, young professionals work remotely for global companies, and startups nationwide enjoy equal connectivity.
He outlined the administration’s strategy on three fronts: People, Infrastructure, and Policy. Programs such as Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) and 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) are building the country’s digital expertise, while nationwide broadband infrastructure projects aim to close the connectivity gap between urban and rural centres. Policy reforms, including a successful cashless banking rollout, have positioned Nigeria as a global fintech leader, and the upcoming National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill promises to usher in a new era of transparent, technology-driven governance.
Highlighting the importance of collaboration, Shettima called on private sector innovators, economists, and tech leaders to contribute to Nigeria’s digital transformation. “They are the dreamers and disruptors who turn possibilities into progress,” he said.
The conference also heard from the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, and heads of national digital agencies, who collectively stressed that Nigeria’s digital revolution is both a tool for socio-economic inclusion and a platform to claim a stronger voice in the global economy.
Shettima concluded with a message of optimism for the nation’s youth, promising a future where young Nigerians play a central role in decision-making and the shaping of a digital-first economy.
