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1,400 Tech Students Meet IRL After Learning Online in Lagos
InnovationMay 8

1,400 Tech Students Meet IRL After Learning Online in Lagos

Over 1,400 aspiring tech professionals connected face-to-face in Lagos at TS Connect, many meeting their online classmates for the first time. The gathering showed how powerful in-person community can be for people building new careers in tech.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Africa's Largest Tech Expo Doubles to Two Days in Lagos
InnovationMar 23

Africa's Largest Tech Expo Doubles to Two Days in Lagos

The Africa Technology Expo is expanding to a two-day format in June 2026, reflecting the explosive growth of the continent's tech ecosystem. The Lagos event has already facilitated $198 million in partnerships since its launch.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Africa's Fastest-Growing Tech Summit Returns to Lagos
InnovationMay 5

Africa's Fastest-Growing Tech Summit Returns to Lagos

Moonshot conference drew 6,000 attendees from 39 countries in 2025 and has become Africa's premier technology gathering. The fourth edition returns to Lagos this October with billions in startup funding and innovation on the line.

TechCabal2 min read
Lagos Woman Attends 271 Tech Events, Lands Dream Career Path
InnovationJan 29

Lagos Woman Attends 271 Tech Events, Lands Dream Career Path

A Nigerian tech professional attended 271 industry events in two years to build her network. Her strategic approach transformed casual conference attendance into a thriving personal brand and doubled her speaking opportunities.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Lagos Hosts Nigeria's $1M Startup World Cup This March
InnovationMar 11

Lagos Hosts Nigeria's $1M Startup World Cup This March

African startups will compete for $1 million in investment and a trip to Silicon Valley at Tech Unite Africa 5.0 in Lagos on March 26, 2026. The event combines pitch competitions, awards, and celebration into one powerful day connecting African innovation with global capital.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Egypt Debuts Tech Pavilion at Tokyo Innovation Summit
InnovationApr 27

Egypt Debuts Tech Pavilion at Tokyo Innovation Summit

Ten Egyptian tech startups just showcased their solutions at one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking Egypt's first dedicated pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo. The milestone reflects how Egypt's tech scene is rapidly emerging as a global player worth $7.4 billion in startup exits.

Google News - Egypt Innovation3 min read
Lagos Launches Quarterly Event Bridging Startup Founders
InnovationMar 16

Lagos Launches Quarterly Event Bridging Startup Founders

A new quarterly event series is bringing together African startup founders, investors, and regulators to solve the communication gaps slowing down the continent's tech growth. Signal Q1 kicks off March 27 in Lagos with 20 speakers tackling real challenges facing entrepreneurs.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Nigeria's Top 100 Tech Leaders Honored for Industry Growth
Community HeroesApr 26

Nigeria's Top 100 Tech Leaders Honored for Industry Growth

YNaija has released its 2026 list celebrating 100 people shaping Nigeria's booming tech ecosystem. The honorees span fintech, health tech, food delivery, and more, showcasing the depth of innovation across Africa's largest economy.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Lagos Jumps to 70th in Global Startup Rankings
Global NewsMay 26

Lagos Jumps to 70th in Global Startup Rankings

Nigeria's tech capital Lagos has climbed into the top 70 global startup cities, growing 23% in just one year. The surge positions Africa as home to three of the world's fastest-growing startup regions.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Nigeria Tech Conference Tackles Real-World Problems
InnovationJan 27

Nigeria Tech Conference Tackles Real-World Problems

Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 brings together innovators and policymakers in Lagos to solve pressing challenges like digital access and job creation. The January 30-31 conference partners with Pressdia to share Africa's innovation stories with the world.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Nigerian Tech Founders Urged to Partner With Regulators
SolutionsMar 2

Nigerian Tech Founders Urged to Partner With Regulators

Industry leaders at a Lagos townhall revealed a surprising solution to Nigeria's tech crackdown problem: stop avoiding regulators and start talking to them. The shift could transform one of the world's toughest business environments into a collaboration.

TechCabal3 min read
Gujarat Tech Park to Create 63,000 Jobs in AI and Deep Tech
SolutionsMay 17

Gujarat Tech Park to Create 63,000 Jobs in AI and Deep Tech

India's newest tech hub just opened in Ahmedabad with plans to create over 63,000 high-skilled jobs in the next five years. The Million Minds Tech Park aims to put Gujarat on the map alongside India's tech giants like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Lagos Hosts 11 African Startups Competing for $1M Prize
InnovationMar 26

Lagos Hosts 11 African Startups Competing for $1M Prize

Eleven African tech startups are competing today in Lagos for a shot at $1 million in investment funding and a place at the global finals. The finalists span fintech, healthtech, and AI solutions tackling Africa's most pressing challenges.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Lagos AI Startups Save Companies 70% on Customer Support
InnovationJan 25

Lagos AI Startups Save Companies 70% on Customer Support

Nigerian tech companies built in Lagos are cutting customer service response times by 70% and speeding up hiring by 50% with homegrown AI tools. In a city of over 600 startups, local entrepreneurs are solving Africa's unique challenges better than foreign software ever could.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Northern Nigeria's AI Talent Boom Reshapes Tech Map
InnovationApr 11

Northern Nigeria's AI Talent Boom Reshapes Tech Map

While Lagos dominates Africa's tech headlines, Northern Nigeria is quietly building a powerful AI talent cluster through universities, developer communities, and homegrown innovation. This shift could change where Africa's next generation of tech leaders comes from.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Lagos Data Centre Training 20 Engineers for Free
SolutionsApr 28

Lagos Data Centre Training 20 Engineers for Free

A Lagos tech facility is solving Nigeria's tech talent shortage by training engineers at no cost. The program aims to build an industry-wide pipeline, not just fill internal roles.

TechCabal3 min read
Lagos Plans to Triple Data Centers as AI Demand Soars
InnovationMay 20

Lagos Plans to Triple Data Centers as AI Demand Soars

Nigeria's largest city is betting big on becoming Africa's tech infrastructure capital, planning to boost data center capacity threefold by 2030. The move could help African businesses keep nearly $1 billion in annual cloud spending on the continent.

TechCabal3 min read
Lagos Secures $22M to Expand Internet Access Across City
SolutionsJun 3

Lagos Secures $22M to Expand Internet Access Across City

Nigeria's tech capital just locked in $22 million to build digital highways that will connect millions more people to reliable internet. The investment will expand fiber optic networks tenfold across Lagos, opening doors for businesses and communities currently left offline.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
YouTuber 'Shocked' by South Korea's Next-Level Tech Scene
Global NewsJan 20

YouTuber 'Shocked' by South Korea's Next-Level Tech Scene

A tech YouTuber traveled to South Korea expecting cutting-edge gadgets but discovered an entirely different technological reality. From robot baristas to unmanned stores, the innovations left him stunned by how far ahead the country has leaped.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Two Women Build Fintech Careers After Non-Tech Degrees
Community HeroesMar 12

Two Women Build Fintech Careers After Non-Tech Degrees

Bukola Alawiye and Busola Oluwatobi studied English and biology, but now they're shaping Nigeria's fintech landscape at Redtech. Their journeys prove tech careers don't require traditional tech degrees.

Techpoint Africa2 min read

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