{"id":6450,"date":"2026-11-13T22:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T22:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6450"},"modified":"2026-11-13T22:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T22:31:51","slug":"digital-nigeria-builders-festival-opens-fresh-opportunities-for-startups-with-n3bn-investment-facility-inuwa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6450","title":{"rendered":"Digital Nigeria &#8216;Builders Festival&#8217; opens fresh opportunities for startups with N3bn Investment Facility &#8211;Inuwa\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, explains how the Builders Festival initiative connects Nigerian innovators with real business opportunities by matching pre-qualified startups with over 100 verified operational challenges submitted by government ministries, agencies, corporate organisations and financial institutions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has affirmed the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition delivered a major boost to the West African country&#8217;s startup ecosystem with the introduction of the Builders Festival.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports \u201cBuilders Festival\u201d is an initiative targeting \u20a63 billion in investments and contracts for Nigerian startups.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HbN6Uzndnd\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6389\">La Roche-Posay, Konga Health demonstrate landmark global skin science experience in Lagos<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cLa Roche-Posay, Konga Health demonstrate landmark global skin science experience in Lagos\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6389&amp;embed=true#?secret=kCbfLxJDjW#?secret=HbN6Uzndnd\" data-secret=\"HbN6Uzndnd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA, announced this development at the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition held recently, in Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<p>Inuwa said the digital initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda, and ongoing economic reforms.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the administration&#8217;s reforms are aimed at creating an enabling environment for businesses, attracting investment, and strengthening private-sector participation in Nigeria\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The Director-General of NITDA also noted that the initiative connects Nigerian innovators with real business opportunities by matching pre-qualified startups with over 100 verified operational challenges submitted by government ministries, government agencies, corporate organisations and financial institutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating the \u20a63 billion investment pipeline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The IT sector regulatory agency said through its Deal Room, the three-day festival provided a platform for startups and potential clients to negotiate pilot projects, sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and secure investment and contract opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond attracting investment, the initiative addresses a critical challenge facing Nigerian startups: access to customers.<\/p>\n<p>He noted the project would encourage public institutions and private organisations to adopt locally developed solutions, create pathways for Nigerian startups to scale, generate jobs, retain talent and contribute to the growth of the digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>Inuwa further said: \u201cWith Nigerian startups raising $635 million in the first nine months of 2026, the \u20a63 billion pipeline further strengthens the country&#8217;s position as a leading destination for startup investment in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Inuwa as well said the Builders Festival had demonstrated how the Digital Nigeria International Conference series is translating conversations and innovation into tangible economic opportunities while positioning homegrown solutions at the centre of Nigeria&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, explains how the Builders Festival initiative connects Nigerian innovators with real business opportunities by matching&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"Malam 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