The current state of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem may not position the country better among the comity of nations, except some drastic measures are taken. Gathered at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) organised, Emerging Technologies Research and ICT Innovation Forum, with the theme: Developing Nigeria’s Tech Eco-System, Imperative For Improving Local Content, at the University of Lagos, Akoka, they called for more funding and infrastructure development. Opeke said that government should enable a conducive business environment for business zones and innovation hubs with a friendly tax regime. She called on government to develop and enforce effective policies for the country’s tech ecosystem to compete. He urged NCC to promote innovation frameworks across the nation.

Source: The Guardian June 26, 2019 04:30 UTC