Lagos, Nigeria – West Africa’s technology landscape took center stage from September 3–4, 2025, as the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo & Future Economy Summit unfolded at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos. This flagship event brought together over 3,000 tech professionals, showcased more than 100 exhibitors, and included 100+ global tech companies  .
Under the theme “Leading with Technology. Transforming Economies. Shaping the Future,” executives and government leaders explored how organizations can treat technology not as a cost center but as a core competency driving digital revenue innovation .
Key highlights included:
- An Executive Track, featuring C-level executives and DGs, focusing on AI in public services, frontier cybersecurity, blockchain, future networks, and sustainable technology scaling .
- An Investment Track, spotlighting startup innovation, new funding paradigms, diaspora potential, and forging partnerships for Nigeria’s digital future .
- High-profile discussions around digital sovereignty, dubbed the “Lagos Mandate,” which emphasized infrastructure, intellectual property, and digital talent pipelines as strategic pillars .
Simultaneously, Lagos hosted the GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival at the Landmark Centre. The largest of its kind in the country, the festival featured 1,000+ startups, 300+ investors, and a dynamic investor networking environment fostering collaboration and growth  .
GITEX Nigeria 2025—backed by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NITDA)—made history by spanning two power cities: Abuja and Lagos. The event began with the Government Leadership & AI Summit in Abuja (September 1–2), focusing on national AI strategy and public-sector transformation, followed by the Lagos Expo and Summit  .
What It Means for Nigeria:
- A platform for strategic dialogue on AI, digital transformation, and future tech policy.
- A showcase for tech infrastructure, innovation, and investment, signaling Nigeria’s readiness as a hub for Africa’s digital economy.
- A convergence point for ecosystem players—from government to startups, investors, and global tech brands—to accelerate Nigeria’s tech agenda.
GITEX Nigeria 2025 has indeed set a new benchmark for tech collaboration, entrepreneurship, and digital leadership in the region.
Yahaya Shuaibu Musa
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