The Digital Economy in Nigeria and the imperatives of Genuine Inclusivity for Sustainable National Development

Abstract

Along with the conversations on the need to leverage the digital economy in Nigeria arises the importance of inclusion. Despite the clear advantages of the digital economy, barriers to access result in exclusion from these advantages. This paper discusses the need for genuine inclusivity for sustainable development in the digital economy. The paper submits that building inclusive digital economy solves urgent development concerns, uses the power of the digital transformation to reach the last mile of the population, and hastens the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.