Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- As technology continues to emerge and transform lives disruptively, it becomes imperative to recognise the need for intentional inclusivity that bridges the digital divide across rural communities. This approach guarantees improvements in a nation's overall digital economy index and enables inclusive growth.

It doesn't take a "tech bro" to grasp this logic - beyond access to basic connectivity, rural communities face challenges like limited digital infrastructure, inadequate skills, and insufficient capital to drive tech-enabled entrepreneurship. Without these foundational elements, economic opportunities remain elusive, perpetuating poverty and stifling innovation, remote work, and self-employment opportunities in the...