As tributes pour in for late President Muhammadu Buhari, analysts are reflecting on his complex tech legacy.
During his 8-year tenure, Buhari launched bold initiatives like the Nigeria Startup Act, eNaira—the continent’s first Central Bank Digital Currency—and oversaw 5G rollout and broadband expansion.
However, critics point to harsh policies like the Twitter suspension and a crypto ban, which cost the Nigerian economy billions and pushed innovation underground.
His NIN-SIM linkage also led to massive line disconnections, though aimed at tackling insecurity.
Despite the mixed record, experts say Buhari laid critical foundations and it is up to President Tinubu to build on them, balancing innovation with inclusive regulation.