The National Information Technology Development Agency has entered into a strategic partnership with Flutterwave and Alami to advance Nigeria’s digital economy.
This collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, and Alami’s CEO, Ms. Olu White.
The agreement, signed during a meeting between NITDA’s Director-General and the CEOs of Flutterwave and Alami, defines key areas of collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation.
“This partnership is a vital step towards achieving shared goals for digital transformation in the country, showcasing the commitment to the betterment of Nigeria in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” NITDA stated.
According to NITDA, the partnership will focus on key initiatives, including:
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships: Enhancing digital payment infrastructure and technology financing to drive Nigeria’s digital economy.
Digital Nigeria Week 2025: A platform to showcase payment innovations, host workshops and panel discussions, support SMEs and startups, and strengthen partnerships within the tech ecosystem.
Support for NITDA’s Key Initiatives: Aligning with strategic programs such as NDEPS, SRAP 2.0, innovation and entrepreneurship programs, digital literacy and skills development, and cybersecurity enhancement.
By partnering with Flutterwave, a leading African payments technology company, and Alami, a key FinTech player, NITDA seeks to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive digital growth.
The collaboration aims to empower SMEs, improve digital literacy, and build a secure, resilient digital ecosystem in Nigeria.
As part of its digital transformation agenda, NITDA recently partnered with National Youth Service Corp to equip 30 million Nigerians with digital skills.
