Build boldly. Operate clearly. Scale globally.
Itana is the digital infrastructure for businesses entering and growing across African markets—reliably, efficiently, and with long-term regulatory clarity.
From startup struggle to sovereign solution
Itana began with a simple frustration: Why is it easier to set up a startup in Delaware than in Lagos?
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, had helped build two billion-dollar companies from Nigeria, yet still struggled to navigate outdated regulations and unfriendly systems.
Alongside Luqman Edu, an urban development expert and operator, they teamed up to ask a bigger question: What if we could design a zone from scratch, one made for the digital economy?
Itana was born: a Digital Special Economic Zone purpose-built for modern businesses: tech-native, remote-ready, and globally ambitious!
Everything you need to build across Africa, without the friction
Company registration in days
Not months
Multi-currency accounts
(USD, EUR, NGN, GBP, ZAR)
Tax and legal clarity
Through our NEPZA license
Remote-friendly setup
No physical office required
Access to pre-vetted
service providers
Banking, payroll, legal, and more
Optional Lagos HQ
Our live-work-build campus launches soon
“Think of Itana as a fusion of Delaware’s simplicity, Estonia’s digital governance, and Dubai’s pro-business infrastructure, tailored for Africa.”
Led by builders. Backed by believers
Luqman Edu
Executive Chairperson
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Vice Chairperson
Partners and Investors
Ready to build?
Whether you're an African startup scaling globally or a global company entering Africa, we give you the clarity, credibility, and community to grow with confidence.