Enengedi participated as a panelist in a session titled “Uncovering Nigeria’s Tech Landscape: A Journalist’s Perspective of Nigeria’s Tech” at the 2024 edition of the Lagos Startup Week.
The panel, moderated by Koromone Koroye (Lady Kay), also featured Benjamin Adeyemi, managing editor at Benjamin Dada, and Muktar Oladunmade, editor at TechCabal.
The interactive discussion delved into the current state of Nigeria’s tech industry, its most promising sectors, the future of technology journalism, recent developments in AI technology, and more.
Reflecting on the Nigerian tech ecosystem over the past four years, Enengedi applauded the remarkable growth and expansion that has garnered substantial local and international attention, both in funding and other areas.
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In response to an audience question about the media’s emphasis on established startups over emerging ones, Victor Enengedi explained that TimesNow.com.ng has been actively working to highlight and promote new startups.
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He added that despite these platforms being relatively unknown, TimesNow.com.ng has taken the initiative to promote them, helping to bring their brands and products to public attention.
The Lagos Startup Week is a yearly event that gathers entrepreneurs, investors, tech enthusiasts, and thought leaders from across Africa to celebrate and support the region’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
This year’s theme, “Limitless,” marks the 9th edition of the event and includes a variety of activities such as keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, and pitch competitions.
In related news, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Lagos Startup Week will be fostering a community for African female innovators.
This year’s focus is on enlightening attendees to the essentials of becoming limitless in business while remaining relevant in the constantly evolving startup ecosystem.
The platform is committed to changing the gender ratio and empowering women through networking opportunities and mentorship programs.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
