The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria, hosted the first International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON 2026) on 5 and 6 November, organised by the Nigeria Section of the IEEE, an international engineering association.
Experts, policymakers and industry leaders called for more investment in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and African-centred approaches to AI governance to tackle the continent’s digital challenges.
The conference theme was converging emerging technologies for resilient economies, smart societies and inclusive innovation. The university presented it as part of its future-ready agenda.
