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70% of Nigerians Use AI. Almost None of It Is Built Here.
A new report says Nigeria is adopting AI faster than it is building the foundations to own it. The gap between using and creating is where the economic value leaks out.

How to Start a Tech Career in Nigeria in 2026: A Complete Guide
Which skills actually get hired, what Nigerian tech jobs really pay, and the realistic timeline from zero to first role. A practical guide with current numbers.

Nigeria Has 120 AI Startups and Ranks 110th in the World. Both Are True.
Nigeria's AI sector is building fast and adopting slowly. Understanding the gap between those two facts explains where the real opportunity sits.

Nigeria's Fintechs Became Banks in 2026. Now the CBN Wants to Cap Them.
Moniepoint, OPay and PalmPay hold national banking licences. Paystack and Flutterwave bought their way in. Now the CBN is capping market share. Here is what it means.

The State of Tech in Nigeria in 2026: Resilient, Restless, and Ready
Nigeria's tech ecosystem has endured currency crashes, a global funding drought, and mass talent emigration. Yet in 2026, the signals are bullish. An honest look at where Nigerian tech stands.