# Nigeria and Ghana economic and technological development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-and-ghana-economic-and-technological-development > Updated: 2026-08-10T20:06:34.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4. Nigeria and Ghana are pursuing diverse economic development strategies through cooperation and domestic initiatives. Initial efforts focused on the cultural and tourism sectors, with Nigeria planning to modernize museums and Ghana pledging to transform its creative arts sectors. Subsequent developments show an emphasis on digital innovation. Nigeria has implemented programs to train technical talent, such as the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, which has trained over 135,000 citizens. To improve connectivity, Project BRIDGE aims to establish a national ICT backbone to increase internet penetration to over 70%. To showcase these advancements, the GITEX NIGERIA tech event is scheduled for August 31 to September 3, 2026, in Abuja and Lagos, focusing on AI and the digital economy. Simultaneously, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is driving the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ aiming to transition Nigeria from a consumer-based to a producer-based economy through technology adoption and local manufacturing. In observance of International Youth Day, West African leaders have emphasized the necessity of youth investment in digital literacy and entrepreneurship. In Nigeria, officials are urging young people to prioritize skill acquisition over criminality. Similarly, in Ghana, leaders are encouraging unemployed graduates to utilize new media and artificial intelligence for entrepreneurship. Organizations like the Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) continue to advocate for expanded technological access in rural areas to drive broader economic transformation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: West African leaders urge youth investment and digital skill adoption Leaders in Nigeria and Ghana are calling for increased investment in youth digital skills, leadership training, and economic inclusion to drive national development and combat social vices. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-officials-urge-youth-leadership-and-drug-avoidance-at-ryla ### 2026-08-10: Nigeria and Ghana partner on digital innovation and technology Nigeria and Ghana are collaborating on digital innovation and technology initiatives to boost economic growth, industrialization, and technological sovereignty in West Africa. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-ghana-partner-on-digital-innovation-and-technology-1 ### 2026-08-08: Nigeria and Ghana partner on digital innovation and technology Nigeria and Ghana are collaborating on digital innovation and technology initiatives to foster economic growth and industrialization across West Africa. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-ghana-partner-on-digital-innovation-and-technology ### 2026-07-15: Nigeria and Ghana Commit to Revitalising Museums and Tourism to Drive Economic Growth Nigeria and Ghana announced plans to modernise museums and boost tourism, linking cultural heritage to economic growth and job creation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-ghana-commit-to-revitalising-museums-and-tourism-to-drive-economic-growth --- Cite as: Nigeria and Ghana economic and technological development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-and-ghana-economic-and-technological-development