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Nigeria technology and digital economy development
Overview
Nigeria has hosted major technology summits aimed at advancing its digital economy and fostering innovation. The GITEX Nigeria 2026 event, held in Abuja and Lagos, focused on the theme “Beyond Connectivity: The Bridge to Sovereign AI and Innovation.” The summit sought to transition the nation from a consumer of imported technology to a producer of digital solutions by bringing together startups, investors, and government agencies.
Following these efforts, the Abuja Tech and Digital Economy Week (ATDEW) focused on attracting local and foreign digital investment. Themed ‘Energizing Smart Mobility: Powering Cities of the Future’, the initiative aimed to bridge the gap between innovation and infrastructure to drive job creation. The event utilized the Abuja Technology Village to showcase innovations and facilitate alignment between the government and the private sector regarding policies to lower business costs in the technology sector.
Entities
Abuja · Abuja Tech and Digital Economy Week · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Nigeria · GITEX NIGERIA
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesAbuja Tech Week to drive digital investment into Nigeria
The Abuja Tech and Digital Economy Week aims to drive digital investment and job creation by connecting Nigerian innovators with investors and infrastructure at the Abuja Technology Village.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesNigeria hosts GITEX 2026 to advance AI and tech innovation
GITEX Nigeria 2026 has launched in Abuja and Lagos, gathering thousands of startups, investors, and officials to drive sovereign AI development and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy.
Sources
africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk · algeriatech.news · bizwatchnigeria.ng · businessday.ng · nannews.ng · nigerianobservernews.com · realnewsmagazine.net · techxmedia.com