Formerly Talent City, our mission is to unlock Africa’s digital economy — combining ideal digital governance, like-minded community, and infrastructure designed for the future of work.
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“Say hello to your neighbors. They’re likely a digital nomad, investor, or a fellow builder of Africa’s future.
Through our global digital resident program, we connect people & businesses, incubate the best ideas and provide services for ease of doing business. We pride ourselves with our robust ecosystem that enables innovators and builders of Africa to thrive together.”
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Itana is building the first digital free zone in Africa and creating a ‘global jurisdiction of choice’ for businesses wanting to invest in Africa. Companies will be provided with business friendly policies including a special offshore business license with tax, immigration and banking incentives.
Powered by a one-stop-shop platform, Itana will become the gateway to doing business in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
Itana Districts are physical locations in Free Zones across Africa for Itana Digital Residents to live and work.
Equipped with fast Internet and 24/7 uninterrupted power, Itana will provide an environment that is most conducive to productivity and showcase the future of African cities; with their eco-friendly policies, reliable infrastructure and tech driven experiential services, all fully integrated digital app that unites every aspect of life.
Starting in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, Itana will be Africa’s Silicon Valley.
Charter Cities Institute
Charter Cities Podcast Episode 5:
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji on Aiding Emerging Markets and Serving People with Grace
WeeTracker
Digging Into Andela / Flutterwave Co‑Founder’s Moonshot Plans To Pull Off A Shenzhen In Nigeria
Adrianople
Group
AG Virtual Event: History And Future Of African Charter Cities
Future Africa
Announcing Talent Cities:
How Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones could unlock Africa’s Digital Economy
*Tentative timeline subject to change.
User research
Launch of digital residency community
Acquisition of land
Master plan, real estate feasibility.
Engagement with government on digital free zone
Ideal policy concept for technology companies
Early anchor tenants
Development financing
Community growth
Architectural design
Design of Itana digital platform
Ground break
Construction
First residents
We are an ambitious, diverse international crowd. Join us in defining the future of the African continent.
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