Policy research and field evidence from the institution that helped write Nigeria’s Innovation Fund policy brief.
Read our latest updates below, or download our institutional documents directly.
Five priorities for Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem
From the policy dialogue in Uyo on 1 November 2024, convened by the GIZ Digital Transformation Center and the Innovation Support Network. DD Hub’s CEO moderated the dialogue and authored its report and adoption strategy.
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Strengthen public-private partnerships
Bring private organisations into digital literacy programmes and the building of digital infrastructure.
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Establish a national digital innovation fund
Give startups tiered support at each stage, with grants and tailored resources for MSMEs.
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Make digital policy inclusive
Prioritise equitable access for women, young people and rural communities.
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Invest in rural digital infrastructure
Expand broadband in underserved areas, using tax incentives and grants to attract private investment.
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Align with international standards
Work with global partners on intellectual property protection and data security.
Read the thinking behind these
Latest updates
DD Hub registers on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
DD Hub now has a Participant Identification Code (PIC 860264871), the first step to taking part in European Union funded programmes as a consortium partner.
Introducing DD Hub Academy
Market-relevant courses at affordable prices, alongside our social-impact training. The six-month Digital Talent Academy continues as a programme within the Academy.
Innovation Platforms being prepared for launch in Kano
With GIZ, DD Hub is establishing Innovation Platforms in local communities, bringing smallholder farmers, extension agents and researchers together with input suppliers, aggregators, financial institutions and insurers.
Verified: GIZ Digital Transformation for Smallholder Farmers
Kano farmer-data consultancy completed
Farmer-profiling, value-chain and 2025 crop-yield datasets were merged, de-duplicated and validated into one master dataset of about 36,000 records.
97.1% of IDEAS TVET graduates economically active at completion
Of the 105 young people who completed the IDEAS TVET Creative Media Production programme, 102 were economically active at completion and more than half were self-employed. The National Project Coordination Unit reviewed the results.
Verified: IDEAS TVET Impact Report, 2026
Tech Bridge Fellowship closes with Demo Day
A three-month, hands-on technology TVET initiative closed with a Demo Day of capstone ventures — 200 youth, women and PWDs trained, 40 ventures selected for incubation.
DD Hub's CEO chairs the ISN Annual Gathering 2025 Organising Committee
Abdulganiyu Rufai Yakub chaired the Organising Committee of the Innovation Support Network's Annual Gathering 2025, held in Kano. ISN reports that the gathering brought together over 232 innovation hubs, ecosystem builders and policy experts under the theme "Scaling Local Innovation for Global Impact".
Verified: Premium Times; Innovation Support Network
Documents
Open for anyone to read or share — no form, no gate.
Impact Report 2014–2026
From digital skills to income: what DD Hub has delivered across Northern Nigeria, with every claim labelled by how strongly it is proven.
10 pages, PDF
IDEAS TVET Impact Report
Design, delivery and outcomes of the World Bank-supported IDEAS TVET Creative Media Production programme: 105 graduates, 97.1% economically active.
26 pages, PDF
Corporate Profile
Our full institutional record — eight-phase evolution, verified partnerships, geography, and strategic direction through 2031.
19 pages, PDF
Executive Summary
A two-page overview of DD Hub for a first conversation — track record, services, and how to work with us.
2 pages, PDF