Lagos Slips from Global Top 70 in 2025 — But Still Leads Africa’s Startup Map
Lagos remains Africa’s largest startup hub in 2025, powered by fintech unicorns and active investors, yet slowed by poor infrastructure, ...
Lagos remains Africa’s largest startup hub in 2025, powered by fintech unicorns and active investors, yet slowed by poor infrastructure, ...
Fintech innovation in Nigeria has experienced significant growth in recent years. Of the nine unicorns across Africa, five are Nigerian, ...
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With traditional banks retreating from riskier ventures, Moniepoint and FairMoney are stepping up; but in a country where only 1.3% ...
Young Nigerians seek smarter digital tools
The cash deal gives BAS Group over 50% ownership
The new platform is designed to replace legacy systems and consolidate digital payment processes across banks, fintechs, government agencies, and ...
Investors are buying proof, not dreams and visions. And if your startup can’t show that it earns more than it ...
Lagos has grown its startup ecosystem valuation by 11.6 times since 2017 and produced five unicorns within the same period

The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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