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Nigeria startup funding hits US$635M in 2026

Nigeria startup funding reached US$635 million in the first nine months of 2026, reclaiming Africa’s top position for the first time since 2022. Nigerian startups raised US$635 million between January and September 2026. That compares with US$247 million in the same period of 2025 — a 157 per cent increase, according…

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