Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Nigeria's booth at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) was empty on Wednesday, the opening day of the 3-day conference, sparking online outrage.

The development followed a viral post by Idris Bello, co-founder of The Wennovation Hub and one of Africa's leading angel investors and startup advisors, showing that the country's booth was unmanned.

The claim prompted backlash, with Nigerians questioning official preparedness at a conference meant to attract partners and investment.

Mr Bello said he was "ashamed" to find the booth empty and stepped in to engage visitors and potential investors, providing insights into different sectors of the Nigerian economy.

"I hate to show negative thin...