The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to improve access to investors, corporate buyers and business opportunities for Nigerian technology startups.
The partnership is aimed at strengthening the country’s digital economy by connecting technology entrepreneurs with established businesses, investment opportunities and commercial contracts.
According to a statement announcing the initiative, NACCIMA will serve as a link between NITDA-supported startups and private-sector investors and buyers through its network of more than 120 city, state and bilateral chambers, as well as major industrial companies.
NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Abdullahi, said the collaboration would help local technology businesses move beyond developing digital solutions to securing customers, raising capital and establishing sustainable commercial relationships.
The two organisations formalised the partnership through a memorandum of understanding and established a joint technical working group to coordinate its implementation.
The group is co-chaired by NITDA’s Director of Special Duties, Dr Aristotle Onume, and NACCIMA’s National Digital Economy Coordinator, Dr Segun Olugbile.
Under the agreement, the organisations will pursue three major initiatives focused on investment, digital skills and business security.
The first initiative will involve NACCIMA’s participation in the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 10 to 12.
The association will organise business-to-business meetings, engage corporate investors and venture capital firms, participate in startup assessments and connect indigenous technology companies with potential buyers in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and services.
The second initiative is a national programme designed to equip 10,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with practical artificial intelligence tools, digital skills, financial readiness support and improved access to markets.
The programme is expected to cover all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The third initiative will introduce a digital trust mark platform to verify participating businesses and assess their compliance with data protection requirements under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, alongside cybersecurity readiness.
The platform is also expected to support businesses operating along regional trade routes, including those linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area.
NACCIMA National President, Jani Ibrahim, said the partnership would encourage wider adoption of technology across traditional industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, trade and mining.
He added that connecting businesses with digital solutions and skilled technology professionals would help improve productivity and support economic growth.
The joint technical working group is finalising plans for the business deal rooms, startup pipeline and programme rollout ahead of the formal unveiling at the Abuja conference.
Businesses, corporate investors, technology providers and startups interested in participating in the initiatives have been advised to follow registration announcements through NACCIMA’s Digital Economy Desk and NITDA’s official platforms.
