{
  "id": 713137,
  "title": "GITEX Nigeria Set to Reinforce Nation’s Digital Transformation Ambition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/gitex-nigeria-set-to-reinforce-nations-digital-transformation-ambition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T23:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/13/gitex-nigeria-set-to-reinforce-nations-digital-transformation-ambition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second edition of GITEX Nigeria, West Africa's premier Tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Startup event, is set to take place simultaneously in Abuja and Lagos from August 31 to September 3, 2026. This major tech conference, which underscores Nigeria's progress from aspiration to action in the digital realm, is backed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Collaborating with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the event is endorsed by the Lagos State Government and organized by KAOUN International, the global organizer of GITEX events.\n\nThe conference's theme, 'Beyond Connectivity, The Bridge to Sovereign Innovation', reflects Nigeria's commitment to advancing its digital transformation agenda. This ambition is being propelled forward through significant reforms that translate forward-looking policy into tangible results. The country's push towards a robust digital economy is further bolstered by the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, which aims to address the increasing demand for digital skills while simultaneously expanding the nation's talent pool.",
  "summary": "The second edition of GITEX Nigeria, West Africa’s largest Tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Startup event, which spotlights Nigeria’s progress from aspiration to action, reinforcing its position as one of",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}