Nigeria's tech scene is evolving beyond basic payment apps. While fintech is still huge, investors and founders are increasingly focusing on defense technology, healthcare logistics, artificial intelligence, and clean energy.
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Key ventures leading this shift include defense tech developer Terra Industries, which raised a historic $52 million seed round, and supply chain platform OmniRetail, which reached profitability while serving over 150,000 informal retailers. In healthcare, startups like Remedial Health and 10mg Health are solving critical inventory and financing challenges for local pharmacies and hospitals.
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Navigating today's market requires clear revenue models and real customer demand. Investors now prioritize profitability and multi-market scaling over simple user growth.
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Companies like LemFi and Waza are expanding cross-border payments for trade and diaspora communities across multiple continents. At the same time, solar energy providers like Arnergy are deploying commercial solar systems to solve power outages, building essential infrastructure for businesses across West Africa.