Nigeria, June 24 -- President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors that Nigeria's youthful population is ready to learn, adopt technology and compete in the global economy.

He gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from Mastercard led by its Global Chief Executive Officer, Michael Miebach, at the State House in Abuja.

President Tinubu welcomed Mastercard's proposal to support millions of Nigerian businesses with digital skills and tools, saying the country's economic reforms are creating new opportunities for growth and investment.

According to him, ongoing efforts to formalise businesses operating in the informal sector will accelerate digital adoption, improve access to opportunities and stimulate economic gr...