Hybrid — In-Person & Virtual

DATE

18 November 2026

VENUE

NCC Digital Complex
Auditorium, Mbora, Abuja

TIME

9:00 AM WAT

FORMAT

Hybrid — In-Person & Virtual

Free to attend · Join in person or online

— ABOUT THIS forum

What Kind of Internet Do Young People Want?

:Every day, young Nigerians use the Internet to learn, create, connect, and discover opportunity. They also face some of its biggest challenges — the cost of access, patchy connectivity, cyberbullying, scams, misinformation, and the new questions AI is raising about trust, safety, and responsible use.

NYIGF 2026 is where that conversation moves from discussion to action. Themed “The Internet We Want: Youth Leading The Conversation”, this year’s forum asks not just what’s wrong with the Internet young people use today, but what they can actually do to help build something better — with youth leading the conversation throughout.

— EVENT FORMAT

What to Expect.

High-Level Panel

Discussion anchored on “The Internet We Want.”

Breakout Sessions

Focused discussion on specialized topics.

Plenary Session

Open dialogue with the full forum audience.

Youth-Led Sessions

Peer-to-peer learning, led by young people.

Innovation Challenge Presentations

Secondary school students present their solutions.

Closing Ceremony

Reflections and the way forward.

— Speakers

Who You'll Hear From.

HIGH-LEVEL PANEL SESSION —

“The Internet We Want: Who Gets To Decide?” 

Amina Ramallan

Moderator

Martha Dolapo Alimi

CDPO, CIPP/E, Information Officer, Research & Dev., Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Muhammad Goni Ali

Hub Manager, Co-Development Hub

Olufolake Vera-Cruz

Manager, Technical Regulation and Digital Rights Corporate Services and Sustainability, MTN Nigeria

Rep. Nigeria Youth Future Funds

Panel Session 1 —

“Your Content. Their Platform. Your Risk?” 

Janada Medugu Gadzama

Moderator

Moses Gabriel Omolaiye

 Founder, MitigateIT

Nengi Fubara

Youth Advocate; Founder

Zainab Saidu Idris

Founder, Creativity Enthusiast Network; AI/Web3 Educator and Hausa Tech Creator

Panel Session 2 —

“What Happens When You Can’t Afford to Be Online?”

Praise Ibe Chidumebi

Moderator

Mr. Idris A. Idris

Principal Mgr., Cybersecurity and Internet Governance Dept

Aderinsola Ademefun

Executive Coordinator, The Sauced Academy

IXPN Rep.

Panel Session 3 —

 “Web3: Freedom or New Risks?”

Samuel Olumo

Moderator

Chris Ordu

Principal Consultant, Ecweb Technology Ltd

Wikipedia

User group/afriwikiwomen

Mr Ifelade Ayodele

CEO and Co-founder, Blaaiz

Panel Session 4 —

“AI, Jobs & the Hustle: The Opportunity Is Here. Who Owns It?”

Blessing Iyare

Moderator

Mercy E. Egwakhide

Behavioural Economist and AI Program Officer, Policy Innovation Centre

Khadija Tijani

Shadow Country Director, Plan International Nigeria

Onyinye Sylvester

EdTech Entrepreneur, Tech. Educator & Founder, BinaryBaze Ltd.

Amb. Amina Muhammad Bello

Founder of Young Women in Power & Media Personality, Matela Foundation

— Everything About This Forum

Quick Links.

Call for Issues

Submissions Closed

See you next year

Call for Volunteers

APPLICATION CLOSED

Closed for 2026

Forum Report

After the Forum

Not Yet Available

Photo Gallery

After the Forum

Not Yet Available

Call for Issues

Submissions Closed

See you next year

Call for Volunteers

APPLICATION CLOSED

Closed for 2026

Forum Report

After the Forum

Not Yet Available

Photo Gallery

After the Forum

Not Yet Available

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