AGENDA
THE NEXT INTERNET
Nigeria School on Internet Governance 2026
28 September - 01 October 2026
NITDA ICT Hub Hall, Main Campus, Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna), Gidan Kwano, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.
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DAY 1 — MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
DAY 1 — MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
Foundations: Understanding the Internet We Govern
Foundations: Understanding the Internet We Govern
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks, introduction of the School, participating institutions and expectations for the four-day programme.
The Internet: How It Works
The Internet: How It Works
Understanding the architecture, infrastructure, protocols and institutions that make the global Internet possible.
What Is Internet Governance?
What Is Internet Governance?
Introduction to Internet governance, its evolution, key institutions and why governance matters for Nigeria's digital future.
The Multistakeholder Model
The Multistakeholder Model
Understanding the roles of government, civil society, academia, the technical community and the private sector in Internet governance.
Nigeria's Internet Governance Ecosystem
Nigeria's Internet Governance Ecosystem
Mapping Nigeria's key Internet governance actors, institutions, policy processes and opportunities for participation.
Interactive Session: Who Shapes the Internet?
Interactive Session: Who Shapes the Internet?
A participatory exercise exploring how different stakeholders influence Internet-related decisions.
DAY 2 — TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
DAY 2 — TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
Rights, Trust & Digital Society
Rights, Trust & Digital Society
Digital Rights & Internet Freedom
Digital Rights & Internet Freedom
Exploring freedom of expression, access to information, privacy, participation and other rights in the digital environment.
Data Governance, Privacy & Protection
Data Governance, Privacy & Protection
Understanding personal data, responsible data governance, privacy frameworks and emerging challenges in Nigeria.
Cybersecurity, Trust & Online Safety
Cybersecurity, Trust & Online Safety
Examining cybersecurity, digital trust, online safety and the responsibilities of different Internet stakeholders.
Content Governance & Platform Responsibility
Content Governance & Platform Responsibility
Exploring content moderation, intermediary responsibility, misinformation, harmful content and the governance of digital platforms.
Digital Inclusion & Meaningful Connectivity
Digital Inclusion & Meaningful Connectivity
Moving beyond access to examine affordability, skills, accessibility, local content and meaningful participation in the digital society.
Case Study Lab: A Nigerian Digital Governance Challenge
Case Study Lab: A Nigerian Digital Governance Challenge
Participants work in groups to analyse a practical governance challenge and identify competing stakeholder interests.
DAY 3 — WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
DAY 3 — WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER, 2026.
Emerging Technologies & Nigeria's Digital Future
Emerging Technologies & Nigeria's Digital Future
Artificial Intelligence Governance
Artificial Intelligence Governance
Understanding the opportunities, risks and policy questions emerging from AI deployment in Nigeria.
AI, Data & Human Rights
AI, Data & Human Rights
Examining algorithmic accountability, bias, privacy, transparency and the human-rights implications of AI systems.
Emerging Technologies & Internet Governance
Emerging Technologies & Internet Governance
Exploring how technological change is reshaping governance, regulation and participation.
Internet Policy, Regulation & Public Interest
Internet Policy, Regulation & Public Interest
Examining how policy and regulatory decisions affect innovation, rights, competition, security and the open Internet.
Internet Governance & Economic Development
Internet Governance & Economic Development
Exploring the relationship between Internet policy, digital entrepreneurship, innovation, employment and inclusive economic development.
Policy Lab: Shaping Nigeria's Digital Future
Policy Lab: Shaping Nigeria's Digital Future
Participants work collaboratively on a contemporary Nigerian Internet governance issue and formulate policy responses.
DAY 4 — THURSDAY 01 OCTOBER, 2026.
DAY 4 — THURSDAY 01 OCTOBER, 2026.
From Learning to Participation
From Learning to Participation
Nigeria, Africa & the Global Internet Governance Landscape
Nigeria, Africa & the Global Internet Governance Landscape
Connecting Nigerian priorities with African and global Internet governance processes and institutions.
Participating in the IGF Ecosystem
Participating in the IGF Ecosystem
Understanding national, regional and global IGF processes and practical pathways for meaningful participation.
Stakeholder Simulation
Stakeholder Simulation
Participants assume different stakeholder roles and negotiate a complex Internet governance scenario.
Policy Dialogue & Group Presentations
Policy Dialogue & Group Presentations
Teams present their findings and recommendations, followed by moderated multistakeholder discussion.
From Participant to Internet Governance Contributor
From Participant to Internet Governance Contributor
Identifying practical opportunities for continued engagement, leadership, advocacy, research and policy participation after the School.
Closing Ceremony & Certificate Presentation
Closing Ceremony & Certificate Presentation
Reflection on learning, commitments for continued engagement, acknowledgements and presentation of certificates.
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