Nigeria and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Digitalisation and Innovation.

The MoU was signed in Abuja by the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, and the Under‑Secretary of State (International Trade) of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Mr Jarno Syrjälä, marking a significant milestone in deepening bilateral cooperation in the digital sector.

The pact is aimed at strengthening the framework for collaboration in key areas such as digital government, emerging technologies, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, innovation ecosystems, and capacity building.

Speaking on behalf of Nigeria, Tijani stated that it reflected both countries’ shared ambition to leverage digital transformation as a driver of sustainable economic growth, efficient public services, and inclusive innovation.

The minister stated that the agreement was a significant next step following engagements in Helsinki in February, where both met with key stakeholders, including Finnvera and Finnfund, and held productive discussions on advancing digital infrastructure, the Data Exchange Platform, and opportunities for Finnish participation in Project BRIDGE.

In his remarks, Syrjälä said: “We are confident that this partnership will unlock meaningful opportunities for both countries, enabling us to leverage digital transformation as a catalyst for sustainable growth and shared prosperity.”