By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, North
The Nigeria Startup Portal is now open for labeling. This is according to a press statement issued by the Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Hajia Hadiza Umar.
Launched by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Startup Support and Engagement Portal is part of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA 2022), aimed at fostering the growth of startups and tech talents in Nigeria.
Interested participants are invited join 12,948 startups, 912 VCs, 1,735 Angel Investors, and 925 Accelerators, Incubators & Hubs already registered.
Register at https://www.startup.gov.ng and become eligible for statutory incentives, resources, and opportunities.
“Have you registered on the Nigeria Startup Portal?
If yes, check your email for password reset and complete your profile to apply for a Startup Label or get verified (VCs, Angels, Accelerators, Incubators, and Hubs)
Register via www.startup.gov.ng to start labeling process.
Your registration qualifies to participate in forming the Startup Consultative Forum and potential incentives under the Nigeria Startup Act.”