By BusinessDay
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As Nigeria positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s innovation landscape, the 10th edition of the Nigerian Innovation Summit (NIS) marks a major milestone in the nation’s digital and technological journey.
Since its inception in 2016, the summit has grown into a critical platform for cross-sector dialogue, policy reform, and groundbreaking innovation, having recorded participation of over 12,000 from different sectors. This year’s edition, themed ‘Sustainable Innovation,’ promises to inspire conversations that set a bold agenda for the continent’s future.
Backed by partners such as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), MTN Nigeria, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM), stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), the African Innovation Academy, the Credit Bureau Association of Nigeria (CBAN), the Bank of New Innovation (BONI), QNET, eHealth Africa, and strategy and PR firm, Phenom Communications, the summit is positioned to deliver unmatched value.
This year’s summit will feature a keynote address from Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission; Chinyere Almona, DG/CEO, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI); Michelle Lane Messina, CEO of Explora International LLC; Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, founder and CEO of Rise Networks & Rise Interactive Studios, Africa; Eghosa Urhoghide, managing director of the Edo State Information Communication Technology Agency, and Obinna Iwuno, president of SiBAN.
Other speakers include, Teresa Aligbe, CEO, Phenom Communications; Sheila Moor, founder and CEO of Fresh Fare HQ; Caroline Moore, founder/CEO, Ideamarketplace; Nnedinma Obioha, founder/CEO, TecTerminal Ltd; Adaobi Orajiaku, founder of Atsur; and Richard Sodienye Pepple, founder, Technoville; Chiemela Anosike, CEO and founder of Solaris GreenTech Hub; and Kevinblak (popularly known as Governor Amuneke), a creative force in Africa’s digital entertainment scene.
The media reach of the summit continues to expand, with partnerships from top technology and business outlets including Techtrends Africa, The Cable News, Techclout Africa, Tech Insider, Techeconomy, Brand Times, ITPulse, Nigeria Communications Week, Founder Story, The Nigerian Economy, Rave News Online, Coinratecap, among others.
As the Nigerian Innovation Summit celebrates a decade of thought leadership and transformative collaboration, this edition stands as a pivotal moment for innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors. More than just a gathering, it is a strategic call to action for building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Africa.
