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Meet the 3 Startups That Stole the Show at the PH Tech Expo 2026
Healthstack, Speedlink Robotics & Invoicer stole the show at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026. Meet the startups redefining Nigerian tech
South East Bets Big on Its Builders: Inside the SEVCP Grand Finale in Enugu
Fifty ventures. Thirty winners. $20,000 for accelerator startups, $5,000 for early-stage founders. No federal development commission in Nigeria had done this before — until Enugu, May 25.
Abia State convenes Startup Founders Roundtable to advance Startup Act implementation.
Abia State makes history as the first state in the South-East and South-South to adopt the Startup Act, moving quickly from passing the law to actively implementing it for local founders.
Nigeria Wants to Reduce Startup Regulatory Bottlenecks
At its core, the initiative is trying to solve one of the ecosystem’s biggest hidden problems: regulatory fragmentation
Nigeria’s Energy Crisis Is Creating “Rentable Electricity”
Clean energy startup bPOWERd first began rolling out operations in Lagos around March 2026 before quietly becoming operational in parts of the city in April through partnerships with Mobil stations.
How Débbo Africa Is Using AI in Women’s Health
In Nigeria, where doctor shortages, infrastructure gaps, and rising healthcare costs continue straining the healthcare system, a new generation of healthtech startups is attempting to close some of those gaps using technology.
Vendor Verification Concerns Grow Around Delivery Apps
Customers expect that the restaurants listed on these apps are legitimate and properly connected to the businesses being advertised. Restaurant owners also rely on those same platforms to protect their reputation and customer relationships.
Tuntunre Gains Early Momentum at Innovate Pitch Event
Just two months after launch, Nigerian sustainable fashion startup Tuntunre is already gaining early traction. The brand recently placed second overall at the Innovate pitch event, marking an early milestone for a business still in its early stage.
Nigeria’s Rising Heat Drives Climate Startup Growth
The cost of inaction on climate change is growing, as over 70% of workers around the world are at risk from deadly extreme heat. At the same time, momentum for adaptation is growing, as we see both more funding and more innovation.
A Hacker Just Put Nearly One Million Nigerians' Loan Data Up for Sale
You applied for a loan and submitted your ID, your bank statement, your selfie and your next of kin. Now someone is selling all of that online.
Aproko Doctors New StartUp: Healthcare in your DM
Most Nigerians don't have health insurance, and visiting a hospital can take all day. This is why many people try to treat themselves at home, which can be dangerous. AwaDoc is a new startup aiming to be the "first stop" for anyone feeling unwell.
Should Nigerian Kids Be Banned From TikTok? The Government Is Concerned
More than 40 million Nigerians spend six hours every day on social media. A growing number of them are children. The government has finally decided to do something about it and this time it is asking ordinary Nigerians to help decide what that something should be.
Invoicer: A Simple POS and Stock Manager for Small Businesses
Invoicer POS and Stock Manager give business owners a mobile way to track daily sales, manage inventory, and generate reports right from their smartphones.