The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nigeria Office in partnership with Nikkei Inc. (the world’s largest financial newspaper company) is organizing a virtual conference and pitch event on July 4th 2022, starting 8:30 am to 11:00 am (WAT). The aim of the event is to strengthen the ties between Japan and African countries. This conference and pitching event consists of a panel discussion and the pitch event by 6 innovative startups in Nigeria as well as other countries who love to expand their business into the Nigerian market. They are experts in the innovation sector and active contributors to the growth of the Nigerian startup ecosystem. Mr Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Federal Republic of NigeriaMr Yau Isa Garba, National Director, National Center for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (NCAIR)Mr. Yakubu Musa Yakubu, Ag.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 09, 2022 16:22 UTC