Developed to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a digital economy, this policy outlines the country’s approach to fostering innovation, strengthening entrepreneurship, and creating a supportive environment for tech startups. It emphasizes priority areas such as human capital development (e.g., digital skills, software engineering), improved access to funding, enabling infrastructure (broadband, electricity), and market expansion to drive demand for homegrown digital products. Removing bureaucratic hurdles, stimulating local innovation, and enhancing global competitiveness, the NDIESP aims to diversify Nigeria’s economy and generate sustainable growth and employment through thriving digital ventures.