By Busola Bamidele Nigeria's startup ecosystem gained global recognition at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, as three Nigerian women entrepreneurs pitched groundbreaking solutions at a P… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigerian women entrepreneurs showcase innovations at TICAD 9 By Busola Bamidele on August 25, 2025 By Busola Bamidele Nigeria's startup ecosystem gained global recognition at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, as three Nigerian women entrepreneurs pitched groundbreaking solutions at a Project NINJA thematic event. The innovators Anita Ngeri of Nibi's Tech, Kemisola Bolarinwa of Nextwear Technologies, and Odion Ikyo of PrimeSafePath Solutions are finalists of the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, a programme jointly organised by NITDA and JICA to break barriers for women in business and technology. Read also: Nigerian women entrepreneurs showcase innovations at TICAD 9 Lagos expo opens new opportunities for SMEs in tourism sector Lagos prepares SMEs to deliver $1bn in annual exports NGF partners Investopedia to boost financial literacy Feedback is not an attack it's free consulting Their innovations cut across STEM education for young learners, AI-powered wearable health devices, and maternal health data automation platforms, showcasing the potential of women-led solutions in advancing Africa's digital economy. NITDA, in a post on its official X handle, highlighted the achievement as a reflection of Nigeria's growing startup culture and its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs through innovation and global partnerships.

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