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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company and Alami, a private limited liability company focused on empowering young entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and creative industries.
This partnership, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aims to drive digital transformation and strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
This collaboration aligns with NITDA’s commitment to implementing the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) while equipping SMEs with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital era. The partnership was established following a meeting between NITDA’s director-general, Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi; the CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola and Alami’s CEO, Ms. Olu White. Together, they aim to enhance collaborations on fintech innovation, digital literacy, infrastructure development and promoting open-source technology.
The organisations will work together to bridge the digital divide by promoting digital literacy, fostering fintech innovation, and creating an environment where businesses can utilise secure and efficient financial solutions. In his remarks on the partnership, Abdullahi, NITDA’s Director General, emphasised the significance of public-private collaboration in achieving Nigeria’s digital economy goals.
“Flutterwave’s innovative fintech solutions align with our vision for a thriving digital economy. The slow digital adoption among SMEs has been a major roadblock to economic growth. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide businesses with the resources and infrastructure needed to transition into the digital age,” he stated. Abdullahi underscored the importance of strengthening NITDA’s engagement with key private sector players like Flutterwave to expedite digital transformation.
“This partnership is a vital step toward achieving shared goals for digital transformation and demonstrates our commitment to improving Nigeria in line with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda,” he added. By equipping Nigerian businesses with the tools to embrace digital solutions, the initiative seeks to enhance economic growth, create job opportunities and ensure inclusive access to the benefits of a digital economy.
Agboola expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to empower SMEs, stating, “Many small businesses in Nigeria struggle to fully embrace digital solutions. We believe that by providing seamless and secure payment technologies, we can help them scale confidently. Our collaboration with NITDA reinforces our dedication to fostering an inclusive digital economy.”
The partnership will focus on strengthening public-private partnerships through digital payment infrastructure and technology financing, organising the Digital Nigeria Week 2025 to showcase payment innovations, workshops, panel discussions and initiatives to empower SMEs and startups while fostering strategic partnerships.
Furthermore, the MoU will emphasise collaboration on NITDA’s key initiatives, including the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the NITDA Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), innovation and entrepreneurship programmes, digital literacy and skills development and cybersecurity.
This collaboration represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward digital transformation and demonstrates NITDA’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative and sustainable digital future for all Nigerians.
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