The National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2025 is a pivotal legislative initiative in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. This proposed legislation is designed to establish a comprehensive and unified legal framework necessary for the nation’s digital transformation.
The Bill serves two primary functions:
1. Legal Recognition and Digitalization: It seeks to grant legal recognition to electronic communications, digital records, and electronic signatures, giving them the same status as physical ones. Furthermore, it aims to mandate the digitalization of government services and operations across all ministries and agencies, with the goal of streamlining public service delivery and reducing reliance on paper-based processes.
2. Policy Commitment and Growth: The Bill’s progress, which has involved extensive public hearings and stakeholder engagement, reflects a significant policy commitment to institutionalizing the digital economy as a core driver of economic growth across all sectors.
