Digital Economy: Nigeria ranks among top 35 in e-business — NITDA

…Vows to safeguard Nation’s cyberspace

By Ogaga Ariemu

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa Tuesday, disclosed that Nigeria has been ranked among top 35th in the world in terms of doing business online.

Kashifu however, emphasized the need for safeguarding cyberspace as more people and businesses move to the Internet.

NITDA DG made this disclosure at the 2021 International Legislative-Stakeholders’ Conference on Digital Technology And Cybersecurity organised by the Senate Committee on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Cybercrime sponsored by NITDA and Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy.

Speaking at the conference themed, “The Digital Theater and the future of Nigeria,” Inuwa who was represented by the Agency’s Head of Legal Unit, Mr Emmanuel Edet said,” Nigeria ranks 35 in doing e-business globally and while we are at it, we need safe cyberspace.

“NITDA is ensuring that we use IT to develop the economy in Nigeria and while doing that, we cannot ignore the dangers which include cyber crime and insecurity.”