Local tech firms urged to boost Nigeria’s digital economy
Joseph Effiok, founder of HoganHost and CEO of ZuumHost, has encouraged Nigerian businesses to support local digital service providers. He emphasized the importance of using Nigerian domain extensions and hosting services to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem. Effiok believes that supporting local providers can help retain value within Nigeria’s technology sector and foster the growth of domestic companies. He also called on Nigerian tech firms to earn the trust of businesses by delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure services.
TLDR
- Joseph Effiok urged Nigerian businesses to patronise competent local digital service providers.
- He highlighted the value of using the .ng domain extension or Nigerian web hosting companies.
- Effiok stated that supporting local providers keeps more value within Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
- He clarified that using international domains is valid for companies serving global markets, but local providers should be considered when they meet quality standards.
- He called on Nigerian tech companies to invest in infrastructure and customer service to compete with international firms.
