Minister Tijani leads Nigeria to secure digital economy deal with Sierra Leone
Nigeria and Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital trade, AI development and talent growth within the sub-region.
The agreement followed a two-day Nigeria–Sierra Leone Digital Economy Bilateral Trade Mission led by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, and hosted by Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Salima Bah.
The mission featured government meetings, ecosystem tours and private-sector matchmaking sessions, with both countries committing to expand broadband connectivity, strengthen data governance, develop digital skills and promote cross-border technology partnerships.
Several MoUs were also signed between private companies to boost fintech, edtech, healthtech and cloud services, and expand digital services across both markets.
Dr. Tijani said the partnership reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to a harmonised and innovative regional digital economy, while Sierra Leone’s minister noted the cooperation would accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
The Nigerian delegation included leaders of NITDA, Galaxy Backbone, NCAIR and the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, alongside major tech firms such as IHS Towers, Flutterwave, CcHUB, Miden and others.
