The Federal Government has extended the application deadline for the National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE from April 13 to April 27, 2026.
The update was disclosed by Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, in a statement on X.
The digital economy research valued at N12 billion was first announced in November 2025 as part of the Federal Government’s plan to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global digital landscape.
According to Tijani, the extension follows strong interest from institutions nationwide, reflecting growing engagement with the government’s push to strengthen research-driven digital transformation.
The programme is designed to support ideas and research that will shape Nigeria’s digital future, noting that investments in knowledge and innovation remain critical to building a resilient economy.
The Federal Government opened the expression of interest for the National Digital Economy Research Clusters on March 29, 2026.
The Clusters is a flagship initiative under Project BRIDGE (Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth), a government-backed programme aimed at expanding Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.
Eligible institutions are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) under one or more of the six thematic research clusters defined under Project BRIDGE, ensuring that each application clearly aligns with the selected cluster’s focus area.
