Nigeria Outpaces Global Peers In Fintech Growth, Says Dubai Trade Executive

Nigeria Outpaces Global Peers In Fintech Growth, Says Dubai Trade Executive

Nigeria has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech markets in the world, outpacing several global peers, according to Trixie Lohmirmand, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre. Speaking at the GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, Lohmirmand said Nigerian start-ups are attracting global attention not merely by raising capital but by demonstrating resilience and ingenuity in building solutions. “Nigeria is global. They beat countr…

Lagos commits to Nigeria’s $1trn economy aspirations - Worldstage

Sanwo-Olu, minister, tech experts attend opening ceremony of GITEX Expo Nigeria 2025 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said his administration is dedicated to creating a future where innovation, technology, and digital solutions fuel sustainable growth, inclusivity, and prosperity. He said Lagos, as the economic heartbeat of Nigeria and a shining beacon of opportunity across Africa, is committed to showcasing technology, …

African businesses face 35% higher technology costs than global peers

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has raised concerns over the high cost of technology in Africa, warning that businesses on the continent face costs up to 35% higher than global averages. Dahlia Khalifa, IFC’s Regional Director for Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, disclosed this at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Lagos on Wednesday, September 3. […] The post African businesses face 35% higher technology costs than global peers- IFC  a…

GITEX Nigeria: Tijani Urges Africa to Harness AI for Productivity and Global Competitiveness

At the opening of GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, issued a strong call for African countries to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for productivity, competitiveness, and job creation. Tijani warned that Africa risks being left behind if the continent does not fast-track AI adoption across key economic sectors. He highlighted that nations already levera…

GITEX Nigeria: FG calls for African AI to prevent culture erasure

The Nigerian government has sounded a clear warning that without a deliberate effort to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) that understands our unique cultures and languages, Africa’s rich heritage risks being wiped out in the digital future. This urgent call to action was a major theme at the GITEX Nigeria Conference 2025 held in Abuja, where tech leaders stressed the need for the continent to develop its own Large Language Models (LLMs). Kashi…

How GITEX Nigeria 2025 Exposed The Biggest Problems Behind Nigeria’s AI Ambitions

In a world where AI is quickly becoming the backbone of economies, Nigeria’s infrastructure gap was laid bare as the much-anticipated Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) kicked off this week in Abuja. The conversations that dominated the event cut to the heart of Nigeria’s most pressing challenge in the AI era: building the right infrastructure. Back in April 2025, the country's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Econ…