WED JULY 15 2026-theGBJournal| Nigeria is seeking to deepen its digital economy partnership with the United States through increased investment in critical infrastructure, artificial intelligence and technology talent development, following high-level talks between government officials from both countries.
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said discussions with Frank Garcia, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, centred on expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic areas capable of driving investment, innovation and economic growth.
The talks focused on attracting US investment into critical digital infrastructure, including submarine cable systems and data centres, which are considered essential to improving internet connectivity, supporting cloud services and accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
Both sides also explored ways to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence across key sectors of the economy to improve productivity, while identifying new areas of collaboration that could unlock broader commercial opportunities for businesses in both countries.
A key outcome of the discussions was the consideration of a government-to-government framework aimed at reducing trade barriers, facilitating cross-border business and creating a more enabling environment for investment between Nigeria and the United States.
The meeting also highlighted opportunities for American technology companies to recruit skilled professionals from Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, the federal government’s flagship initiative to develop a globally competitive digital workforce.
The programme is expected to position Nigeria as a leading supplier of digital talent to international technology firms while supporting job creation and export of technology services.
The discussions underscore Nigeria’s broader strategy of leveraging international partnerships to attract foreign investment, strengthen digital infrastructure and position the country as a competitive player in the global digital economy, while expanding employment opportunities for its growing pool of technology professionals.
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