— Annual forum
The Conversations Shaping Nigeria's Digital Future.
The Nigeria Youth Internet Governance Forum hosts annual forums and events throughout the year to engage young Nigerians in internet governance discussions. Every event is designed to be inclusive, educational, and action-oriented.
— Upcoming Event
— Save the Date
NYIGF 2026
Six Years of Growth.
From 139 participants at our inaugural forum to 998 in 2025, a snapshot of how the NYIGF community has grown.
| Year | Registrants | Participants | States Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 139 | 54 | — |
| 2021 | 395 | 120+ | — |
| 2022 | 471 | 200+ | — |
| 2023 | 543 | 150+ | — |
| 2024 | 350 | 200+ | — |
| 2025 | 998 | 700+ | 25+ |
Every Forum, Since 2020.
"Code, Consent, and Control: Reimagining Nigeria's Digital Rights in an AI-Driven World"
- Keynote address by Mrs. Arinola Akinyemi
- Pre-event webinar series on IGF, ICANN, and WSIS
- Launch of the Policy Research Network and Digital Campus Ambassador Programme
- Collaboration with Smart Africa
Academia
31.7%
Private Sector
17.7%
CSO
16.7%
Government
12.2%
Technical
11.4%
2024 "Navigating the Digital Sphere: Rights, Risks, and Resilience" 350 registrants
- First hybrid event
- Secondary school student track introduced
- Keynote by Taiwo Sobowale on behalf of Uffa Modey
- Focus on digital rights, online safety, and resilience
- Multi-stakeholder engagement
2023 "Shaping Nigeria's Digital Landscape: Internet Universality" 543 registrants
- Focus on UNESCO's ROAM principles
- Keynote by Emmanuel C. Ogu
- Sessions on universal acceptance, meaningful connectivity, AI, and cybersecurity
- 15+ breakout sessions and expert panels
2022 "Youth: The Resource for Nigeria's Digital Future" 471 registrants
- Keynote by Mrs. Mary Uduma
- Focus on youth as drivers of Nigeria's digital economy
- Sessions on data governance, digital narrative, and digital transformation
- Expanded stakeholder engagement
2021 "Internet for All: Rights, Responsibilities, and Opportunities for the Nigerian Youth" 395 registrants
- Keynote by Hon. Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports
- Focus on internet rights and inclusion
- Sessions on internet rights, data governance, and youth empowerment
- Growing stakeholder base
2020 "Shaping a Resilient Internet for Societal Sustainability" 139 registrants
- Inaugural forum
- Pre-event webinar on internet governance principles
- Four breakout sessions on capacity building, youth in the digital economy, e-business, and cybersecurity
- Foundation for organizational structure
— Event Format
What Every NYIGF Event Includes.
Opening Ceremony
Goodwill messages from partners and stakeholders.
Keynote Address
From a distinguished speaker in the field.
High-Level Panel
Discussion anchored on the annual theme.
Breakout Sessions
Focused discussion on specialized topics.
Opening Ceremony
Goodwill messages from partners and stakeholders.
Keynote Address
From a distinguished speaker in the field.
High-Level Panel
Discussion anchored on the annual theme.
Breakout Sessions
Focused discussion on specialized topics.
Plenary Session
Open dialogue with the full forum audience.
Expert Sessions
Deep dives led by industry specialists.
Plenary Session
Open dialogue with the full forum audience.
Expert Sessions
Deep dives led by industry specialists.
Youth-Led Sessions
Peer-to-peer learning, led by young people.
Closing Ceremony
Reflections and the way forward.
Youth-Led Sessions
Peer-to-peer learning, led by young people.
Closing Ceremony
Reflections and the way forward.
Download the Full Reports.
Internet for All; rights, responsibilities, and opportunity for the Nigeria Youth
2021
— Event Gallery
Explore Photos and Videos.
Photos and videos from all NYIGF events are available in our online gallery, from the 2024 forum through NYIGF 2025.
