The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) promotes the development and regulation of IT in Nigeria, supporting digital initiatives like the CAC's AI integration.
“In 2025, we’re still building tools that don’t need internet”: Day 1-1000 of Agrovesto
Bayo Adewoye's journey into agriculture began with a conversation with a security guard about profitable farming strategies. Agrovesto was founded to create a platform for urban investors to buy and store agricultural commodities.
Alami Capital’s LaunchPad targets funding gap for African women-led startups
Alami Capital unveiled The LaunchPad at GITEX Nigeria to support women-owned startups. The initiative aims to tackle the undercapitalisation of female-led startups in Africa.
Digital Nomads: This 3x founder lost $18 million building a pan-African content sharing platform
Osita Oparaugo founded Ogelle in 2019 to promote African languages and culture through content sharing. Oparaugo lost $18 million in the process of building Ogelle, which faced significant market challenges.
GITEX Nigeria: Resilience, a word used one too many
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared Lagos as Africa's innovation nerve center during GITEX Africa. Over 600 startups are based in Lagos, with many founders being labeled as resilient.
Africa can’t afford to be left behind in AI, says Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani in GITEX Nigeria address
Bosun Tijani urged African nations to integrate AI into their development strategies at the GITEX Nigeria summit. Nigeria launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in April 2025, focusing on infrastructure and digital talent.
