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Nigeria's government is launching its fifth cohort of iHatch, a program that gives early-stage founders the mentorship, training, and community they need to turn ideas into real startups. Applications are open now through May 27, 2026.
Nigeria's tech agency just completed digital literacy training for 50 people with disabilities, opening doors to careers in the country's growing digital economy. The program tackles a critical barrier: millions of Nigerians face platforms that simply don't work with assistive technologies.
Six Nigerian states just secured a major partnership to bring digital skills training and innovation hubs to millions of residents through 2030. The agreement aims to ensure no one gets left behind as the digital economy grows.
Nigerian students now have access to cutting-edge AI and robotics labs at a brand-new innovation hub designed to turn classroom learning into real-world tech solutions. The facility at Obafemi Awolowo University aims to close the gap between education and industry, giving young Nigerians the tools to compete globally.
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.
Nigeria just launched a program that matches big companies' real problems with African startups who can actually solve them. It's flipping the script on how innovation happens across the continent.
Africa's biggest tech conference is no longer just about showcasing potential. Startups are returning because they're closing actual deals and forming real partnerships that drive revenue.
TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce are training Nigerian small businesses to sell globally through a new digital commerce program launching in Lagos. The free training includes AI tools, online marketing, and potential access to small business loans.
Nigerian tech agencies just launched a subsidized cloud service that lets startups pay in local currency instead of dollars. Over 160 early-stage companies now have access to affordable, secure infrastructure that could help them survive and grow.
Nigeria is building a nationwide startup support network that reaches every state, not just tech cities. The iHatch program is selecting innovation hubs across all 37 regions to ensure founders everywhere get equal access to mentorship and resources.
After six years of teaching teens to navigate the internet safely, SafeOnline is expanding nationwide and adding AI literacy to help young Nigerians thrive in a changing digital world. The program just launched its seventh edition with plans to reach nearly 9,000 more participants by year's end.