iDICE Partners with Afreximbank for CANEX WKND 2026

The Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme has been designated as the official Deal Room Partner for Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND 2026), which will occur in Lagos from November 5 to 8. The iDICE Programme, a US$617 million initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, is implemented by the Bank of Industry (BOI) and co-financed by the African Development Bank, Agence Française de Développement, and the Islamic Development Bank.

The programme supports young Nigerians aged 15 to 35 in the technology and creative sectors through skills development and access to finance. The iDICE Deal Room will facilitate structured meetings between 15 to 20 investment-ready enterprises and various investors, aiming for 40 to 50 meetings to generate investment leads.

Ife Adebayo, the National Coordinator of the iDICE Programme, emphasized the importance of turning conversations into investments and showcasing the potential of Nigeria’s digital and creative industries.