A Legal and Institutional Capacity Building for Technology-Driven Entrepreneurship in Nigeria

Technology-driven entrepreneurship is a critical driver of economic diversification and innovation in Nigeria. However, its full potential remains underexploited due to gaps in legal and institutional structures for capacity building on Technology-Driven Entrepreneurship. This study explores the intersection between legal and institutional development and the growth of technology-based enterprises in Nigeria. Utilising a doctrinal and comparative methodology, it critically examines the adequacy of existing legal instruments, regulatory policies, and institutional frameworks in fostering an enabling environment for tech entrepreneurship, while drawing comparative insights from jurisdictions with more mature legal ecosystems for technology entrepreneurship, with a view to contextualising them for the Nigerian environment. Findings suggest that strategic legal reform, targeted institutional strengthening, and multi-stakeholder collaboration are essential for enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to support sustainable and inclusive tech entrepreneurship. The paper concludes by proposing policy recommendations aimed at harmonising digital regulations, streamlining startup compliance, and fostering inter-agency coordination to accelerate technology-driven entrepreneurship development in Nigeria’s 21st century.