The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has opened talks with the United Kingdom’s Lancaster University to forge a strategic partnership aimed at advancing research, innovation, and capacity development in Nigeria’s digital economy.
During a high-level meeting at NITDA’s headquarters in Abuja, the agency’s Director General received a delegation from the UK university, led by Professor Kirk Semple. The visit signals a deepening of international academic and technological collaboration to support Nigeria’s evolving tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The proposed partnership will focus on fostering knowledge exchange, promoting research-driven innovation, and building capacity to support the country’s digital transformation goals. Both parties emphasized their shared commitment to harnessing technology for inclusive development and empowering Nigerian talent through globally relevant training and research.
The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes youth empowerment, innovation, and digital inclusion as key pillars of national development. Through joint projects, strategic innovation, and enhanced access to expertise, the collaboration.
