Tech Pulse
Short, editor-checked notes on what is happening in Nigeria's tech market: hiring, funding, office openings, layoffs and more.
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Castle eWill Launches Digital Estate Planning Platform in Nigeria
Castle eWill and Trust Limited has launched a digital platform to simplify estate planning in Nigeria, according to The NEWS. The platform allows users to prepare, update, and manage Wills and Trusts online. It includes features like identity verification and a QR seal for document verification. The company aims to make estate planning accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of financial status.
Source: The NEWS
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Customer education key against Nigeria's digital payment fraud
Customer education is crucial in combating digital payment fraud in Nigeria, according to businessday.ng. PalmPay emphasized the need for public awareness alongside technology at the NPF-NCCC’s Cybersecurity Awareness Walk in Abuja on October 17. The event aimed to raise awareness of cyber threats and promote safer online practices. PalmPay's campaign focuses on teaching customers to recognize scams and secure their account credentials.
Source: businessday.ng
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Moonshot by TechCabal to host Lagos events October 28-29
Moonshot by TechCabal will gather Africa’s founders, investors, and operators at the National Theatre in Lagos on October 28 and 29, according to TechCabal. The event is part of West Africa Tech Week, which includes various activities like the Africa Prosperity Summit on October 30. The week features breakfasts, roundtables, and mixers around the main conference.
Source: TechCabal
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Nigeria leads African startup funding with $635mn in 2026
Nigeria attracted $635 million in startup funding in the first nine months of 2026. This amount is 2.6 times higher than the $247 million recorded in the same period of 2025, according to bne IntelliNews.
Source: bne IntelliNews
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Uber and Moove Exit Nigeria Amid High Costs in 2026
Uber, Moove, and three other tech companies have exited Nigeria in 2026 due to rising operating costs, according to streamlinefeed.co.ke. The companies faced challenges such as currency volatility, high infrastructure costs, and funding constraints. The devaluation of the naira and increased fuel prices have made the market financially unviable for these firms.
Source: streamlinefeed.co.ke
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Vatar in Talks for $2.5M Pre-Seed Round
Vatar, the company behind Lagos Life, is negotiating a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round, according to thecondia.com. The company seeks a $15 million valuation after a recent $500,000 angel round valued it at $10 million. Investors in the angel round included Flutterwave founder Olugbenga Agboola.
Source: thecondia.com
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Sunbeth Energies opens self-service station in Port Harcourt
Sunbeth Energies Limited has launched a self-service fuel station in Ada George, Port Harcourt. This expansion follows successful operations in Lagos and Abuja. The company reports a 100% transaction success rate with no downtime since September 2026. Motorists can pay and dispense fuel themselves, with customer assistants available for support. According to Legit.ng, the new station aims to enhance convenience and reliability in fuelling.
Source: Legit.ng
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NITDA and SATH Foundation unveil Nigeria Tech Outlook in Lagos
NITDA and the SATH Foundation have launched the Nigeria Tech Outlook to boost investment and innovation. The initiative, presented in Lagos, aims to guide policymaking and enhance technology adoption in sectors like financial services and healthcare. Over 80% of surveyed Nigerians are willing to use telemedicine, but less than 20% have done so, according to NITDA. Source: Nigerian CommunicationWeek.
Source: Nigerian CommunicationWeek
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NCC urges checks on recycled phone numbers in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is urging companies to check for recycled phone numbers. This move aims to prevent bank codes from being sent to strangers. The NCC's plan includes measures to stop personal numbers from being recycled, according to TechCity.
Source: techcityng.com
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Flutterwave staff can borrow against shares without selling
Flutterwave employees can now borrow money against their vested shares through a program with Techdollar, a US private-credit startup, without selling them. This allows staff to access cash before a company sale or stock-market listing while retaining future equity gains. Loans are secured by vested shares for six to 12 months, typically advancing less than half their value, according to techcabal.com.
Source: techcabal.com
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Rainpay expands digital services in Nigeria
Rainpay, a Nigerian fintech, is enhancing digital financial services with USSD and voice banking. The initiative aims to tackle common payment challenges faced by Nigerians, according to Vanguard.
Source: Vanguard
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Ads in Nigeria and South Africa
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Ads in Nigeria and South Africa, allowing businesses to advertise within AI chatbot conversations, technext24.com reports. The rollout adds 26 countries to the service, bringing the total to 89. Businesses can purchase ads through technology partners or OpenAI’s Ads Manager. The minimum daily budget is $25, approximately ₦33,367. Ads are clearly labelled and separate from chatbot responses.
Source: technext24.com
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NITDA DG urges AI for fact-checking in journalism
The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on media organizations to use AI for verifying information. Speaking at the Media Trust Group's newsroom unveiling, he emphasized AI's role in authenticating content rather than replacing journalists. Abdullahi highlighted the challenge of distinguishing genuine from manipulated digital content. This was reported by dailytrust.com.
Source: dailytrust.com
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Jace Owie launches tech initiative for Nigerian youths
Jace Owie has launched the Jace Owie Initiative to empower Nigerian youths through technology, according to the Nigerian Observer. The program focuses on technology traineeships, international skills exchange, and innovation hubs. It aims to equip participants with skills in AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and more. The initiative will collaborate with international partners to enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
Source: Nigerian Observer
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Audit: 6 of 8 Nigerian government sites fail IPv6 readiness
An audit revealed that six out of eight top Nigerian government websites fail the IPv6 readiness test, according to thecondia.com. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is pushing for a transition to IPv6, with training sessions held in Abuja for senior officials and engineers. NITDA is also funding certification for the technical staff involved in the migration.
Source: thecondia.com
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Fintech Taja surpasses 50,000 users across Africa
Taja, a fintech startup, now serves over 50,000 users monthly, according to technext24.com. Launched in 2024, it processes millions of dollars in transactions each month. The platform operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire, facilitating global money transfers. Taja aims to simplify cross-border commerce by integrating multiple financial services into one platform.
Source: technext24.com
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250,000 Nigerians in TVET training, 1.4m applications in two weeks
Nearly 250,000 Nigerians are in technical and vocational training across over 1,200 centres nationwide. Applications for the Federal Government's TVET programme hit 1.4 million in two weeks, according to Business Day. The programme includes a monthly stipend of N30,000 for trainees and N50,000 per student for training centres.
Source: Business Day
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NITDA renews digital transformation efforts in Lagos
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has renewed its commitment to Nigeria's digital transformation. This was announced at a stakeholder engagement at Lagos Business School. Discussions focused on digital literacy, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. The event highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships and collaborative problem-solving, according to techreviewafrica.com.
Source: techreviewafrica.com
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Three Nigerian startups join MARL's global accelerator
Solarcorp, Bravoo, and Zendtrax, three Nigerian startups, have been selected for MARL's 14th global accelerator cohort. Each startup receives US$50,000 in funding. Solarcorp focuses on solar-and-storage systems, Bravoo offers a rewards platform, and Zendtrax provides enterprise software. According to Disrupt Africa, Demo Day is set for November 12.
Source: Disrupt Africa
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Bauchi launches startup law, trains 100 in cybersecurity
Bauchi State has introduced the Bauchi State Innovation and Startup Law 2026 and graduated over 100 youths trained in cybersecurity through its Cybernation programme. The initiative, in partnership with Protexxa, aims to equip youths with global digital economy skills. The state also offers zero Right of Way charges for broadband deployment to enhance internet access, according to punchng.com.
Source: punchng.com
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Nigeria Trains 250,000 in Technical Skills Nationwide
Nearly 250,000 Nigerians are undergoing technical and vocational skills training across more than 1,200 accredited centres, according to the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. The TVET application portal saw nearly 1.4 million applications in two weeks. Each trainee receives a ₦30,000 monthly stipend, while centres get ₦50,000 per student monthly, the Voice of Nigeria reported.
Source: Voice of Nigeria
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Infrax Tech launches AI platform for civil engineering in Abuja
Infrax Tech, based in Nigeria, has launched Infranalyze AI, a platform for civil engineering decision-support and design. The platform integrates AI-assisted analysis and terrain intelligence for infrastructure projects. It offers features like project site surveying and soil profile analysis. The launch was announced in Abuja, according to MarketersMEDIA Newsroom.
Source: MarketersMEDIA Newsroom
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NCC reports 6,500 telecom interventions in Nigeria for 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recorded over 6,500 network interventions in 2026 as telecom operators upgraded equipment and expanded capacity. Despite these efforts, 75 million subscribers received compensation for poor services, and nearly three million were refunded for failed purchases. Aminu Maida of the NCC highlighted these issues at the 95th Telecom Consumer Parliament in Lagos, according to businessday.ng.
Source: businessday.ng
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Google expands AI-focused hiring tests for engineers in 2026
Google is expanding its AI-powered recruitment process for software engineers, allowing candidates to use AI coding assistants during interviews, according to Tekedia. The pilot program includes AI fluency and product integration assessments, reflecting a shift in evaluating engineering talent. The changes have been introduced more broadly across Google in 2026, though not yet company-wide.
Source: Tekedia