The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released the draft Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for public consultation, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to building an inclusive and secure digital ecosystem.
The document outlines Nigeria’s strategic direction for digital development, following the earlier release of the Digital Public Infrastructure Framework on March 4, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy.
Speaking on the development, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, Mrs Hadiza Umar, said the draft provides a comprehensive framework for developing and deploying DPI in the country. She explained that the standards are designed to ensure interoperability, cybersecurity, and seamless service delivery, while also enhancing data protection and encouraging both public and private sector involvement in digital transformation initiatives.
The proposed standards define guidelines for integrating key digital services, including digital identity, payment systems, and data exchange frameworks. They also set clear benchmarks for system performance, governance, innovation, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
According to Umar, the standards are the result of extensive research, stakeholder engagement, and global best practices aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital foundation and fostering economic growth.
NITDA is calling on all stakeholders, including civil society, businesses, academia, and international partners, to review the draft regulation and submit feedback by May 8, 2025. Submissions can be sent to regulations@nitda.gov.ng.
The agency pledged to consider all inputs before finalising the document. The initiative is seen as a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation, with the Federal Government emphasising that a robust DPI framework is vital to achieving inclusive national development.