Nigeria and India have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to boost digital transformation in both countries.
The first MoU was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and his counterpart from India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The MoU will see the two countries share best-in-class digital solutions, such as e-government platforms, digital payments, and cloud computing.
The second MoU was signed between Tijani and the team at Central Square Foundation (CSF), a non-profit organization that works to improve access to quality education in India. The MoU will see Nigeria and CSF partner to build a stronger EdTech ecosystem in Nigeria.
Tijani said the MoUs were a “significant milestone” in the relationship between Nigeria and India. He said they would “help to accelerate our digital transformation and improve the lives of our citizens.”
Vaishnaw said the MoUs would “strengthen the ties between our two countries and help us to achieve our shared goals of economic growth and prosperity.”
Background:
Nigeria and India are both major emerging economies with large populations. Both countries are also committed to digital transformation.
India has been a pioneer in digital transformation, with initiatives such as Aadhaar, a biometric identification system, and UPI, a real-time payments system.
Nigeria is also making progress in digital transformation. The government has launched several initiatives, such as the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, to promote the use of digital technologies in all sectors of the economy.
The MoUs signed by Nigeria and India are a significant step in the cooperation between the two countries in the area of digital transformation. The MoUs will help to share knowledge and expertise, and to develop and implement digital solutions that can benefit the citizens of both countries.
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