GITEX Nigeria 2025: Lagos Emerges as Africa’s Digital Economy Powerhouse

Nigeria has firmly planted itself on the global technology map as GITEX Nigeria 2025 continues at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. This marks the first time the world-renowned Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) is being hosted in Nigeria, attracting innovators, investors, and tech leaders from across Africa and beyond.

The event has become a hub for startup founders, venture capitalists, and global executives, all converging to explore opportunities in Africa’s fast-growing digital economy. With sessions focused on scaling businesses, funding strategies, fintech growth, and AI adoption, GITEX Nigeria has positioned the country as the new frontier for technological innovation.

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Speaking at the conference, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, DG of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized that Nigeria’s cashless policy was a catalyst for the fintech boom, helping the nation produce five of Africa’s nine tech unicorns.

Meanwhile, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state has attracted a staggering $6 billion technology fund, underlining Lagos’ role as the driving force of Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Industry giants such as MTN Nigeria also weighed in, with CEO Karl Toriola noting that the ICT sector’s ambition to contribute 21% to Nigeria’s GDP by 2027 will only be achievable through stable policies and flexible pricing models.

With Nigeria showcasing its innovation ecosystem, investment opportunities, and tech talent pool, GITEX Nigeria 2025 is not just an event—it is a bold declaration that Nigeria is ready to lead Africa’s digital future.

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