The Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria (DTC Nigeria) is jointly funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft Fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Giz) Gmbh. The project focuses primarily on digitalisation and entrepreneurship. The aim of the project is to improve the capacity of the Nigerian economy to utilize digital innovations for growth and improve the innovation ecosystem.
The project follows a holistic approach to digitalizing the economy. It works with all stakeholders, with a focus on women, in the digital ecosystem to promote the supply of and demand for digital innovation. Innovation centers, public and private service providers and consultants are empowered to support MSMEs with their digitalization efforts. The project supports the government in implementing its policies and strategies for digitalizing the Nigerian economy.