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GITEX GLOBAL launches GITEX NIGERIA to be staged in Lagos , Abuja in September 2025
GITEX GLOBAL , the world ’ s largest technology and start-up show announces further expansion into Africa with the launch of GITEX NIGERIA . Scheduled to make its debut in September 2025 , the highly anticipated event is set to revolutionise Nigeria ’ s burgeoning technology sector . By creating a dynamic platform for innovators , start-ups , and the next generation of technology enthusiasts , GITEX NIGERIA aims to catapult the country ’ s digital economy into new heights of growth and innovation .
GITEX NIGERIA was announced during GITEX AFRICA Morocco , the continent ’ s largest technology and start-up show , at a signing ceremony between KAOUN International , the international event organising arm of the Dubai World Trade Centre and organiser of GITEX GLOBAL , and the National Information Technology Development Agency , NITDA , the technology arm of the Ministry of Communications , Innovation , and Digital Economy of Nigeria .
Taking place in both Lagos and Abuja , the most strategic and business influential cities in Nigeria , GITEX NIGERIA is
poised to become the largest in-market access event of the decade to discover Nigeria ’ s vast technology ecosystem . It ushers the technology community to fully explore the biggest and most valuable opportunities in this most populous African country , with the world ’ s most talented generation of technology and digital youths .
The MoU was signed by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi , Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency , NITDA of Nigeria and Trixie LohMirmand , CEO of KAOUN International , organiser of GITEX GLOBAL , in the presence of Dr Tunji Alausa , Hon Minister of State for Health and Social Reform , Nigeria .
GITEX NIGERIA shines a spotlight on the country ’ s exponential growth sectors in AI , Future Finance , Digital Health , Start-ups and Scale-ups . It will integrate the Nigerian technology ecosystem firmly into GITEX AFRICA Morocco and extend its reach into GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai and GITEX EUROPE in Berlin .
EUMETSAT and African Union Commission sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on Earth imagery
EUMETSAT Director-General Phil Evans and Professor Mohamed Belhocine , African Union Commissioner for Education , Science , Technology , and Innovation signed the agreement . The African Union Commission , AUC and Europe ’ s meteorological satellite agency , EUMETSAT , have signed an agreement to further strengthen cooperation on Earth observation .
The memorandum of understanding opens the way for access by African environmental and meteorological services to EUMETSAT ’ s data from its next-generation satellite systems . It provides the framework for EUMETSAT and AUC to cooperate on deploying new infrastructure to receive data and build educational materials to ensure the biggest possible impact from the satellite data .
EUMETSAT has begun to deploy its Meteosat Third Generation , MTG satellite system , with the launch of MTG-Imager 1 in December 2022 . The satellite ’ s imagers have a constant view of Africa , as well as Europe , and its data will be released for operational use soon . The organisation ’ s next-generation of polar-orbiting satellites , EUMESAT Polar System – Second Generation , will begin to be launched in 2025 – 26 .
“ EUMETSAT is a key partner of the African Union in projects aiming to strengthen Africa ’ s meteorological , environmental and climate services ,” EUMETSAT Director- General Phil Evans said . “ We have provided African nations with data and capacity
building support for more than two decades , within the framework of the European Union- Africa Partnership .
“ This agreement will facilitate access to more of the precise , high-resolution data those data users in Africa need to help protect lives , infrastructure and livelihoods . The agreement recognises and supports Africa ’ s space , meteorological and climate strategies .”
“ The agreement is timely and complements the Agenda 2063 and the African Space Policy and Strategy in deploying satellite data to address environmental and climate challenges . Such a mutual partnership is crucial for Africa ’ s drive to leverage its socio-economic transformation using space science and technology ,” adds Professor Mohamed Belhocine , Commissioner for Education , Science , Technology , and Innovation , African Union Commission .
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