Attend the 2025 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum in Abuja
The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF 2025) is here again – bigger, richer, and more impactful! The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) is Nigeria’s national chapter of the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF), established in 2013 as a multi-stakeholder platform to foster dialogue on internet policies, access, security, and digital transformation. It engages government, private sector, civil society, academia, technical communities, and youth to shape Nigeria’s role in regional and global IGF processes.
Inspired by the UN’s IGF (launched 2005), NIGF evolved organically from collaborations among stakeholders like the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA), and Internet Society Nigeria (ISOC NG). The first edition in 2013 focused on youth empowerment; subsequent years addressed economic recovery, e-governance, and post-COVID digital inclusion. Annual events have grown to attract 300+ participants, with pre-events like Youth IGF (YIGF, since 2013) and Women IGF (WIGF, since 2023).
Objectives
- Coordinate domestic participation in local, regional (e.g., AfIGF), and global IGF dialogues.
- Debate key issues like cybersecurity, data privacy, digital literacy, child protection, and inclusive growth.
- Build partnerships to enhance trust, sovereignty, and sustainable internet use for socio-economic development.
- Aggregate ideas for policy recommendations to government and stakeholders.
Structure and Governance
NIGF is coordinated by the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), representing diverse sectors including the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE). It operates as an open, hybrid forum (in-person and virtual) for broad inclusivity.
Recent Developments
The 2025 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), themed “Building Digital Governance Together: From Vision to Action,” will take place from November 26–27 at the Raw Materials Research and Development Council in Maitama, Abuja. This edition emphasizes transitioning from digital policy visions to actionable implementations, fostering multi-stakeholder collaborations on inclusive governance, cybersecurity, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Taking place 26th–27th November 2025, this year’s Forum is themed:
“Building Digital Governance Together: From Vision to Action.”
NIGF 2025 will convene top leaders, innovators, policymakers, youth groups, civil society, industry experts, and diverse stakeholders to shape Nigeria’s digital future. Whether you’re passionate about digital policy, innovation, AI, youth inclusion, gender participation, cybersecurity, or national development – this is where you need to be.
Why You Should Attend:
- Gain insights from thought-leaders and decision-makers
- Engage in practical, solution-driven conversations
- Connect with industry peers and international experts
Venue: Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Maitama, Plot 17 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.
Time: 9:00 AM (Daily)
Format: Hybrid (Physical and Virtual Participation
We encourage you to secure your seat early.
Click here to register
Your participation is crucial as we work together to drive meaningful change and strengthen Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Kindly help share within your network as well – let’s ensure everyone who should be part of NIGF 2025 is in the room.
The official flyers are attached for your reference. Visit our website:https://www.igf.ng
