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Nigeria reclaims Africa’s startup funding lead as investment hits $635m

Nigeria’s startups raised $635 million in the first nine months of 2026, reclaiming the country’s position as Africa’s leading destination

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21 Oct 2026, 08:00 WAT · 3 min read
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Nigeria reclaims Africa’s startup funding lead as investment hits $635m
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