The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could rise significantly if the proposed National Digital and E-Governance Bill is passed into law.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Rafiu Adeladan, gave the assurance at a stakeholder validation workshop on the bill in Abuja yesterday. He affirmed that the digital economy already contributed over ₦7 trillion to GDP in the first quarter of 2025.
Tijani said the sector now makes up between 16 and 18 percent of GDP, with plans to increase it to 21 percent by 2030.
The Minister described the bill as a major step in building a resilient and inclusive digital economy, anchored in law. He noted that the legislation is expected to strengthen digital identity, data protection, e-governance, and service delivery across ministries and agencies.
While speaking, the Director-General of National Information Technology
Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, and Nigeria’s Data Protection Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, stressed that inclusivity and data privacy will be central to the bill.
Stakeholders have been urged to make robust contributions to ensure the law reflects Nigeria’s aspirations for a secure, innovative, and globally competitive digital economy.