Nigeria and Denmark have taken a major step toward deeper digital collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), broadband expansion, and digital governance.
The agreement, signed between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and the Government of Denmark, marks a new phase of partnership aimed at advancing both nations’ digital transformation agendas.
Building a Shared Digital Future
According to Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the partnership reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to developing an inclusive, technology-driven economy. Through the MoU, both countries will collaborate to scale broadband infrastructure, pilot smart governance initiatives, and create new pathways for Nigerian digital professionals to engage with Danish companies — both remotely and through exchange programs.
“This partnership represents a significant step in expanding opportunities for Nigerian talent and innovation,” Dr. Tijani said.
Denmark’s Support for Nigeria’s Digital Ambitions
Denmark’s State Secretary for Trade, Lina Gandløse Hansen, reaffirmed her country’s support for Nigeria’s digital transformation goals, emphasizing a shared focus on innovation, AI, and connectivity. She noted that Denmark is committed to helping Nigeria strengthen its digital ecosystem through knowledge sharing and collaborative projects.
Beyond the MoU itself, Denmark has also pledged €12 million in support through the European Union to boost Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme — an initiative designed to train and place digital professionals across Africa.
A Growing Hub for Global Collaboration
Dr. Tijani added that the collaboration reflects Nigeria’s openness to global partnerships and its focus on localizing international best practices in digital policy, infrastructure, and talent development.
The Nigeria–Denmark agreement also signals a growing international recognition of Africa’s role as a hub for digital innovation and talent, reinforcing the continent’s importance in shaping the global digital economy.
As both countries move forward with implementation, the partnership is expected to drive cross-border innovation, create new economic opportunities, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital capacity for years to come.
