DOA’s 4th business series: Minister, investors to brainstorm on digital infrastructure

Leading commercial law firm Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) plans to host the 4th edition of its flagship Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) business series, which aims to support the country’s startups and build its digital infrastructure.

Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA) said the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and investors and stakeholders, will attend the 4th Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).

According to Adeleke Alex-Adedipe, Managing Partner, DOA, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, the event is scheduled for Thursday, June 5.

Alex-Adedipe noted that the event’s theme, “Beyond the Startup Frenzy: Building the Infrastructure for a Digital Nigeria,” marks a strategic pivot in the national discourse.

He stated that the theme addresses everything from early-stage enthusiasm and venture capital buzz to the foundational policies, systems, and investments required to build a resilient, scalable, and future-ready digital economy. The Managing Partner noted that the TMT series has been firmly established as one of the most anticipated gatherings of stakeholders in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

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He stated that the event convenes regulators, investors, founders, creatives, legal experts, product leaders, and policymakers to dialogue at the intersection of technology, regulation, investment, and growth. “Technology is no longer emerging, and it is embedded. This year, we are moving the conversation beyond funding rounds and MVPs to interrogate what it truly takes to build digital infrastructure that works for everyone, from broadband and cloud to regulation and commercial models,” he said.

Alex-Adedipe revealed that key highlights for the 2025 TMT series include a keynote address by the minister that tackles the country’s digital policy agenda, infrastructure expansion, and Nigeria’s global competitiveness. He added that a fireside chat would touch on an in-depth, unscripted conversation to accelerate sustainable digital growth.
He highlighted several panel sessions on topics such as “Tech Profitability Playbook—Who’s Really Winning?” and “Innovation & Regulation—Finding Common Ground” would be part of the programme.

“On the sidelines, there would also be a regulatory clinic and a debut pitch competition, “The Next Big Bet – Scale. Build. Sustain” to spotlight early-stage, high-impact startups solving real-world challenges across AI, fintech, digital infrastructure, content and more.

“Finalists will pitch live to a panel of top investors and ecosystem leaders for a chance to win cash prizes, mentorship and industry exposure,” he said. Alex-Adedipe stated that the event was open to invitees, industry stakeholders, media and select members of the innovation ecosystem.

He emphasised that attendance is free but strictly by pre-registration.

Iheanyi Nwachukwu

Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with almost two decades journalism experience writing on banking, finance, capital markets, and tax. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA). Other trainings Iheanyi attended include: Economic/Political Risk Analysis (By Thomson Reuters Foundation); International Financial Journalism (IFJ) (By PMA Media Training, UK); Effective Business Writing Skills (By Phillips Consulting); Reporting on Corporate Governance (By International Finance Corporation (IFC) & Thomson Reuters Foundation UK); etc. In addition, he has participated in high-level economy & markets events in Dubai, South Africa, Morocco, and other African countries like Zambia, Ghana and Gambia.