According to the Federal Government, if the proposed National Digital and E-Government Bill is signed into law, the digital economy could significantly increase Nigeria’s GDP, with contributions expected to reach 21% by 2030.
This was said by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, during a stakeholder validation workshop on the bill on Thursday in Abuja. Mr. Rafiu Adeladan, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, represented him.
According to Tijani, the bill is a landmark step in creating a digital economy that is inclusive and resilient. In our joint endeavor to create a robust, inclusive, and future-proof digital economy for Nigeria, today is a turning point. This meeting gives us a rare chance to discuss the Bill’s provisions, confirm its structure, and decide on a common course for its effective execution,” he stated.
He clarified that the bill would give Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda legal foundation, enhancing service delivery, establishing a robust legal and regulatory framework for digital governance, and boosting public trust in digital trade, secure transactions, and e-governance.
He claimed that the digital economy had already significantly boosted growth, contributing N7 trillion to real GDP in the first quarter of 2025, or 14.19 percent of total GDP. He pointed out that the sector currently makes between 16 and 18 percent, but plans are in place to raise that to 21 percent by 2030.
The sector currently accounts for 16–18% of GDP, but there are clear plans to raise this to 21% by 2030. These numbers show the present effects as well as the enormous potential of a single, digitally enabled economy propelled by strong laws,” he continued.
He praised the National Assembly’s dedication to moving the bill forward, highlighting Senator Shuaib Salisu, the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity Chairman, and Stanley Adedeji, the House Committee on Information and Technology Chairman.
According to him, their contribution was essential to maintaining Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global digital age. The minister also emphasised how the bill’s drafting involved an unprecedented degree of stakeholder engagement, with consultations taking place in all 36 of the federation’s states.
