In a bold display of industry synergy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), MTN Nigeria, and several heavyweight technology firms have thrown their full support behind the 21st edition of the Titans of Tech Festival of Ideas, scheduled to take place on July 25, 2025 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.
Organised by Technology Africa (also known as TechTV Global), Titans of Tech stands as West Africa’s most anticipated technology conference and expo. The 2025 theme, “Game Changers – Shaping the Future of Technology,” positions the event as a definitive catalyst for innovation, policy dialogue, and economic transformation across Nigeria and the wider region.
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Strategic Leadership: NCC’s Vital Role
At a press briefing in Lagos, Don Pedro Aganbi, Managing Consultant at Technology Africa, praised the NCC for its steadfast regulatory leadership and its collaboration with private-sector innovators in driving digital infrastructure and socio‑economic growth.
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, is slated to deliver a keynote address. His participation underscores the commission’s deep commitment to bridging regulatory frameworks with practical innovation, especially around expanding broadband penetration, enhancing governance transparency, and promoting digital inclusivity.
MTN Nigeria: Corporate Powerhouse & Innovation Partner
As a headline sponsor, MTN Nigeria brings both influence and funding to the festival. Its CEO-level engagement reflects the company’s mission to support digital entrepreneurship and ecosystem development across Nigeria.
MTN’s backing also aligns with broader efforts such as its new enterprise-focused CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) initiative, unveiled earlier in July at the NextNow Forum in Lagos—further evidence of its role as a growth driver in the ICT space.
Titans of Tech Support Network: Key Sponsors & Innovators
A remarkable lineup of co-sponsors and partners amplifies the event’s reach and relevance:
- ipNX Plc – Leading provider of broadband and enterprise connectivity solutions.
- FibreOne Broadband – Front-runner in Fiber‑to‑the‑Home FTTH services.
- PrimeTech Digital Africa – Women‑led force in EdTech and software innovation.
- itel Mobile – Mass‑market smart‑device innovator focused on affordability.
- New Horizons Nigeria – Premier ICT training and certification institute.
These organisations all share a conviction that Titans of Tech fosters collaboration, policy engagement, and investment, propelling Nigeria’s evolving ICT ecosystem forward.
Theme Spotlight: Game Changers
The 2025 festival adopts “Game Changers – Shaping the Future of Technology” as its rallying cry. It celebrates innovators, disruptors, and visionaries redefining how technology intersects with governance, business, and societal advancement across Africa.
What to Expect at Titans of Tech 2025
Spanning two days (July 24–25, with the main expo on July 25), the conference will feature:
- Keynote addresses by top ICT thought‑leaders such as Dr. Aminu Maida (NCC), Lanre Ore (FibreOne), and Tim Akano (New Horizons Nigeria).
- Panel sessions covering themes like digital governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure resilience, AI & automation, and inclusion in tech leadership.
- Women-led leadership panels, including trailblazers like Oreoluwa Lesi (W.TEC), Happiness Obioha (Tizel Cybersecurity), Linda Obi (Zuri Circle), and Deborah Enyone Oni (Hilton Innovation Hub).
- Infrastructure security discussions, featuring speakers such as Tola Yusuf (Infratel Africa), Deepak Mehta (Tecpoint), and Chidi Ajuzie (WTES).
- An interactive expo floor showcasing cutting‑edge technologies from AI and fintech to immersive VR/AR and smart-city solutions
Policy Meets Practice: The NCC‑Industry Intersection
NCC’s involvement goes beyond sponsorship; it represents a strategic alignment between regulation and business innovation. By placing its leadership at the centre of conference dialogues, NCC highlights its ambition to shape forward‑looking policies that empower digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, content governance, and broadband expansion across Nigeria..
Why Industry Support Matters
For Regulators like NCC:
Participation offers a platform to directly engage with stakeholders shaping digital policy and adoption, ensuring regulatory frameworks remain informed by real‑world innovation.
For Corporate Sponsors like MTN:
Sponsorship reinforces brand leadership in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, elevating their role not just as service providers but as ecosystem builders and enablers.
For Innovators & SMEs:
Exposure at Titans of Tech means networking with investors, policymakers, and peers, plus access to new markets and insight into regulatory policy shifts.
Broader Impact: Tech+Policy in Dialogue
This edition marks a shift in how Nigerian tech events are designed: moving from pure showcases toward multi-dimensional platforms where regulators, innovators, and industry leaders converge to shape future trajectories in telecom, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and policy reform.
Events like Titans of Tech can become nation-building tools in their own right, strengthening partnerships that accelerate digital inclusion, economic innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
Conclusion
With the Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN Nigeria, and leading tech companies like itel, ipNX, and FibreOne joining forces, Titans of Tech Festival of Ideas 2025 is poised to redefine what it means to host a technology conference in West Africa. Scheduled for July 25 at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, the event promises an electrifying blend of policy, innovation, enterprise, and foresight.
Expect game-changing insights, real-world networking, and visionary dialogue—all under one roof.
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