In a bold move to position Nigerian youth on the global tech stage, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development has partnered with GITEX Global to spotlight 300 promising Nigerian startups at a nationwide digital showcase from September 1–4, 2025.
The initiative, led by Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, follows a strategic meeting with NITDA Director General, Dr. Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi. The goal is to connect Nigerian startups with global exposure, partnerships, and scale-up support.
The program builds on the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), a flagship project under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. NiYA has already onboarded over 210,000 youth, with training centers being established in all 774 local government areas.
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Hon. Olawande is currently on a diplomatic mission to the UAE, where he met with Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Dubai Cares, to explore collaboration on youth-focused initiatives.
The Ministry has also proposed a “GITEX Youth Local Showcase Series – Powered by NiYA,” to link local innovations with global platforms like GITEX Africa and Dubai.
Further details on startup selection and international partnerships will be announced soon.
