Mr Agboola said, “At Flutterwave, we’re always looking for ways to connect the world to Africa through payments.’’
The minister said collaboration with NIPSS would facilitate capacity building for young people in the digital economy.
E-commerce firm Jumia Technologies has announced plans to close down its food delivery unit in Nigeria and six other countries by the end of 2023.
Mr Osibanjo said it was imperative to unleash the potential in the youths, which was about 75 per cent of Nigeria’s population, using technology.
‘‘I am very optimistic that with the breed of young people gathered here, actionable policy decisions that will further enhance development.”
The entry of Amazon into Nigeria’s e-commerce space will further intensify competition in the sector dominated by Jumia, Konga, and Jiji, among others.
