> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stellar.gitbook.io/ambassador-program/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stellar.gitbook.io/ambassador-program/chapters/africa/nigeria-chapter.md).

# Nigeria Chapter

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Nigeria is rapidly emerging as a vibrant hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The country's tech boom is driven by a young, dynamic population with a strong appetite for digital solutions that address local challenges. Cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt are becoming hotspots for startups, attracting significant investment and fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving.

The Stellar Nigeria Ambassador Chapter builds on the foundation of our pioneering West Africa initiative, which was the first Stellar Ambassador Chapter launched globally. We host approximately 10 events per month, focused on educating community members about the Stellar ecosystem and supporting developers, founders, and entrepreneurs building solutions for and within Nigeria. Through these activities, we aim to strengthen the local ecosystem, increase blockchain adoption, and create opportunities for innovation using Stellar technology.

* [x] [Apply to join](https://airtable.com/appWdW69QmA0v16SM/pagLIW9lbEHzkWU4V/form)!
* [x] Follow [Stellar West Africa on X](https://x.com/Stellar_WA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1832501476985307345%7Ctwgr%5Eee18f139c9bf227f41b7fc4c99a255bbffdb8ccf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_\&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fstellarregionalambassadors.notion.site%2FWAA-Social-Media-14730c2175f74d02be18e74e7385f5c8)
* [x] Check out all events on [Luma](https://luma.com/calendar/cal-fCgbd2Fjsg5LbpA?period=past)
* [x] Connect with Stellar West Africa in the [Stellar Developers Discord](https://discord.com/invite/stellardev) and [Telegram Group](https://t.me/StellarWestAfrica).

#### Meet the team

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#### Events

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#### About Stellar Nigeria

With increasing access to the internet and mobile technology, West Africa is poised to lead in sectors such as fintech, agritech, and healthtech. This tech renaissance is not only transforming economies but also creating new opportunities for education, employment, and social impact, making West Africa a pivotal player in the global tech landscape.

The Stellar Nigeria Ambassador Chapter is our pioneering initiative, being the very first Ambassador program launched. We host approximately 10 events per month, focusing on educating people about the Stellar ecosystem and the projects developed by and for West Africans.\
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We have regular meetings on Discord every Wednesday at 1pm PST. These events discuss updates with our funding, projects emerging from our Ambassadors team, collaborations, and upcoming events. Active participants can apply to host their own events in the region. Currently, we are looking to host more events in Ghana and Senegal.

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