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By Osasómé C.O
Nigeria will take centre stage in West Africa’s digital transformation with the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo & Future Economy Summit. The event is set to attract over 100 global tech leaders, 3,000+ professionals, and 100+ exhibitors. It will kick off with the Government Leadership & AI Summit in Abuja (1–2 September) before moving to Landmark Centre, Lagos (3–4 September) — the nation’s commercial and innovation capital.
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GITEX Nigeria 2025 will spotlight cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, cybersecurity, IoT, and other frontier technologies. A global gathering, it is offering a powerful platform for partnerships and showcasing the future of Nigeria’s digital economy.
The Abuja summit aims to convene government officials, global tech CEOs, and policy drivers. They will help to catalyse key national projects such as AI adoption, public sector innovation, and digital infrastructure rollout. Dedicated tracks for executive engagement and investment matchmaking will help align government objectives with private-sector solutions.
A flagship of the event is the GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival, the country’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders. With over 1,000 curated startups and 300+ active investors, the festival features the Supernova Challenge, a high-stakes pitch competition that will crown 6 sector winners and 1 overall champion. Also is the Investor Programme, designed to connect founders with over $200 billion in global assets under management.
National Startup Roadshow: Discovering Nigeria’s Next Tech Giants
To identify Nigeria’s most promising innovators, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is executing the GITEX Nigeria Startup Roadshow through its Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI). The tour spans all six geopolitical zones and runs from June to August 2025, making stops in:
- Lagos (South West)
- Enugu (South East)
- Akwa Ibom (South South)
- Abuja FCT (North Central)
- Gombe (North East)
- Kano (North West)
Startups discovered during the roadshow will gain exposure at the GITEX Nigeria 2025 Startup Festival and have opportunities to pitch at GITEX Africa 2025 and other international tech summits.
Global Spotlight on Nigerian Innovation
GITEX Nigeria 2025 will also debut AI 100 Nigeria (A100 Nigeria) — a curated showcase of the nation’s top AI-driven startups selected to represent Nigeria on the global stage.
With an expansive tech expo, world-class startup pitch battles, and high-impact investment forums, GITEX Nigeria is set to position the country as a continental hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital growth.
Startups interested in participating can apply via: programs.startup.gov.ng/gitexnigeria
