In early September 2025, Nigeria hosted one of its most ambitious technology showcases yet - GITEX Nigeria, a grand convergence of innovation, policy, and investment across Abuja and Lagos. It was more than a conference. It was a statement - a bold declaration that Nigeria intends not just to participate in the digital future, but to help shape it.
Over three days, 12,000 delegates from 78 countries filled halls, exhibition spaces, and meeting rooms. From policymakers to tech giants, from investors to young entrepreneurs, the diversity and scale of participation signaled Nigerias growing confidence as a hub for African innovation. But beyond the numbers and the spectacle lay a deeper message: the Federal Government is now treating technology not just as an economic sector, but as a strategic instrument for diplomacy, investment attraction, and national branding.
