Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. it is the largest city in Nigeria and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Why copying competitors won’t help African startups build category-defining products
Arinze Onugha identifies feature parity as a major barrier to scaling products in Africa's startup ecosystem. His book, 'Designing for Scale,' explores why some products become category leaders while others fail to stand out.
Lagos climbs global startup rankings as Nigeria faces slower ecosystem growth
Lagos is home to 987 startups, representing nearly 67% of all startups in Nigeria. Port Harcourt recorded the fastest growth rate among Nigerian cities at 82.0%.
One man’s trash, another man’s revenue: Inside the startup cleaning up Nigeria
Nigeria generates over 30 million tonnes of waste annually, with local councils struggling to manage it effectively. Ecobarter was founded in 2018 to address waste management issues by monetizing recyclables and incentivizing users.
Africa Technology Expo returns to Lagos for third edition, expands to two-day enterprise format
The Africa Technology Expo will take place on June 26th and 27th, 2026, in Lagos. The event is described as The CES of Africa, focusing on enterprise and technology.
Buying Starlink in Nigeria? Here’s the current cost and where to get it
Starlink officially launched in Nigeria in January 2023 and is available in major cities like Lagos and Abuja. High-demand zones are currently on a waitlist for new Residential Plan orders due to network congestion.
