The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have partnered to boost private-sector investment.
The two organisations are also collaborating to expand commercial opportunities for Nigerian startups and enterprises.
This is contained in a joint statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
The statement was signed by NITDA Director of Corporate Communications, Hadiza Umar, and Dr Segun Olugbile, NACCIMA Digital Economy Coordinator and Chairman of the Digital Economy Trade Group.
According to the statement, the partnership aims to connect technology startups with corporate investors, business buyers and financing opportunities to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
“Under this partnership, NACCIMA serves as an official private-sector investor pipeline.
“NACCIMA also serves as a facilitator of commercial off-take opportunities for NITDA-backed startups, technology ventures and enterprise financing initiatives.
“The collaboration bridges the gap between government technology supply, innovators and regulatory frameworks, on the one hand, and real-sector demand, on the other.
“This will operate across NACCIMA’s nationwide network of more than 120 city, state and bilateral chambers, as well as industrial conglomerates,” the statement said.
The statement said the partnership would prioritise three initiatives, including private-sector mobilisation for the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition (DNICE) 2026.
The other two initiatives are an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enterprise accelerator and a digital trust mark platform.
It said DNICE 2026 was scheduled to hold in Abuja from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, with NACCIMA expected to facilitate business-to-business deal rooms.
“NACCIMA will also mobilise corporate investors and venture capital firms and connect indigenous startups with potential buyers,” it said.
The statement quoted NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, as saying that the partnership would help indigenous startups move beyond developing technology solutions to securing corporate buyers, domestic investment and sustainable commercial contracts.
It also quoted NACCIMA National President, Jani Ibrahim, as saying that the association was committed to connecting traditional industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, trade and mining, with innovative digital solutions.
“The collaboration will also leverage technical talent under the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent programme to improve enterprise productivity and build a resilient economy,” Ibrahim said.
The statement added that both organisations had established a Joint Technical Working Group to coordinate implementation.
It said the group would be co-chaired by NITDA Director of Special Duties, Dr Aristotle Onumo, and NACCIMA National Digital Economy Coordinator, Segun Olugbile.
