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By Osasome, C.O
Get ready for GITEX NIGERIA! The highly anticipated tech event set to debut in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, from September 1-4, 2025. This groundbreaking event aims to mobilise international stakeholders to boost Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. There is a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.
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GITEX NIGERIA Breakfast Meeting held today inside the Gitex Global, Dubai as one or the headliners. Organisers are aiming to create awareness and mobilise sponsors with partners.
Connecting Innovators and Experts
GITEX Nigeria will bring together innovators, AI experts, and young talents in Africa’s thriving tech landscape. The event is designed to provide a dynamic platform for startups, innovators, and the next generation of tech enthusiasts. All of them will be showcasing their ideas and propel Nigeria’s digital economy to new heights.
Key Partnerships and Support
The event was first announced during GITEX AFRICA Morocco. At time, KAOUN International and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) signed a memorandum of understanding. Organisers and partners are building support for the event in Lagos. The GITEX NIGERIA Breakfast Meeting in Dubai will foster closer alliances among government and private stakeholders.
Nigeria’s Potential for AI and Innovation
“Nigeria is a formidable market for AI and the powerhouse for Africa’s startup ecosystem,” says Ms. Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International ¹. Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of NITDA, emphasizes Nigeria’s commitment to promoting technology innovations and partnerships for a sustainable startup industry.
Investor-Friendly Laws and Opportunities
Senator Shuaib Afolabi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, assures investors of friendly laws, while National Commissioner and CEO of Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, highlights Nigeria’s large market and youth demography as attractive features for investors ¹.
Lagos: West Africa’s Tech Hub
Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Olatubosun Alake, notes that Lagos is well-positioned to strengthen Nigeria’s technology sector, being West Africa’s largest hub with unparalleled openness to global trade ¹.
