Nigeria Opens Tech Academy and Clinic in One Complex
A new innovation center in northern Nigeria isn't just teaching digital skills. It's paired with a fully equipped clinic where students can test health technology they create.
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A new innovation center in northern Nigeria isn't just teaching digital skills. It's paired with a fully equipped clinic where students can test health technology they create.

A new accelerator is giving African health tech startups the mentorship, funding connections, and expert support they need to scale solutions across the continent. Applications are now open for the Africa HealthTech ExCon Accelerator 2026.

Nigeria's government is backing major reforms to protect people who participate in medical research, with new digital tools making the approval process faster and more transparent. The move comes as the country pushes to build trust in local health studies and align with global standards.