*The National Information Technology Development Agency says Nigeria-Japan Startup Hub Project is designed to create a collaborative environment for Nigerian startups to leverage Japanese expertise, mentorship, and investment opportunities to scale their businesses

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

The Federal Government has said preparations are in top gear to launch the forthcoming Nigeria-Japan Startup Hub Project with a view to enhancing the West African country’s startup ecosystem.

绿帽献妻 reports the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) stated this Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in discussions with Mr. Takao Shimokawa, Director-General of the Economic Development Department at JICA Headquarters during his visit to the agency’s Headquarters, in Abuja, FCT.

NITDA noted Mr. Dejo Olawunmi, Director of Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions (ITIS), received Shimokawa on arrival at the agency’s head office.

The IT sector regulatory agency also said their “discussions centered on advancing technological innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and strengthening venture capital development to empower early-stage startups.”

The agency stated: “The Nigeria-Japan Startup Hub Project is designed to create a collaborative environment where Nigerian startups can leverage Japanese expertise, mentorship, and investment opportunities to scale their businesses.”