The National Information Technology Development Agency has announced a public review session for the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange, calling on stakeholders to provide input that will shape the frameworks for the country's digital transformation.
The announcement was signed by the Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department, NITDA, Hadiza Umar.
The session is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Abuja. It forms part of NITDA's Rule-Making Process, which is designed to ensure that regulatory instruments are co-created with the active participation of stakeholders, while promoting inclusivity, trust, and sustainability.
According to the agency, the Draft DPI Live Events aims to support the seamless deployment of national digital public infrastructure, strengthen e-government service delivery, and establish a framework that enables stronger collaboration across the private sector.
Alongside this, the Draft Technical Standard for the NGDX seeks to provide a unified and secure framework for data sharing across government institutions and private sector entities. The NGDX is expected to streamline service delivery, reduce inefficiencies, and drive innovation across key sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and agriculture.
NITDA noted that the NGDX has been developed with strong safeguards around data protection, authentication, and privacy, aligning with globally accepted standards and positioning Nigeria as a frontrunner in digital public infrastructure across Africa.
Speaking ahead of the review, Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, underscored the importance of stakeholder engagement in the process.
"Nigeria's digital public infrastructure must be co-created with all stakeholders to ensure it embodies resilience, fosters innovation, and builds trust," he said. Abdullahi added that the success of the initiatives depends on the active involvement of stakeholders in providing valuable insights that will guide implementation and ensure long-term sustainability.
The agency said the public review will give participants from government, industry, academia, and civil society the opportunity to examine the draft documents, share feedback, and make recommendations. Stakeholders are encouraged to study the drafts ahead of the session.
The Draft DPI and NGDX are considered critical components of the Federal Government's wider digital economy agenda under the Renewed Hope vision of President Bola Tinubu.
The frameworks have been developed with the support of international partners, particularly through the European Union's Global Gateway initiative, and in technical collaboration with digital leaders including Finland, Estonia, Germany, and France.