The Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (DTC Nigeria) is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft Fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh. The project focuses primarily on digitalisation and entrepreneurship. The aim of the project is to improve the capacity of the Nigerian economy to utilise digital innovations for growth and improve the innovation ecosystem.

The project follows a holistic approach to digitalising the economy. It works with all stakeholders, with a focus on women and youth, in the digital ecosystem to promote the supply of and demand for digital innovation. Innovation centers, public and private service providers and consultants are empowered to support MSMEs with their digitalisation efforts. The project supports the government in implementing its policies and strategies for digitalising the Nigerian economy.

DTC Nigeria in Numbers

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6,613

Entrepreneurs trained in digital skills

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289

Policy actors trained 

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5

Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) in incubation 

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27

Early-stage B2B digital solutions in acceleration

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5

Policy Dialogues organised.

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50

Startups trained 

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1

Participatory policy implementation framework developed. 

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37

organisations trained on innovation hub design and business model

Contribution To SDGs 2030

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SDG 1

No Poverty

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SDG 5

Gender Equality

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SDG 8

Decent Work & Economic Growth

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SDG 9

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

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SDG 17

Partnerships for the Goals

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