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16/02/2026
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SANWO-OLU EXCITED AS LAGOS BECOMES FASTEST GROWING TECH ECOSYSTEM
According to a 2025 Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index, which benchmarks 288 tech hubs across 69 countries, Lagos has overtaken Istanbul, Mumbai, and São Paulo to claim the #1 spot.
The report says Lagos secured the topmost spot in the “Rising Stars” category, outpacing established emerging markets like Istanbul, Pune, Mumbai, and Belo Horizonte.
Reacting to the remarkable feat, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described it as a culmination of years of silent but focused hard work by the Lagos State government in the last seven years.
According to the governor, Lagos has achieved an 11.6-fold increase in startup enterprise value since 2017, with its tech ecosystem now valued at $15.3 billion.
The city, he noted, has produced five unicorns—Interswitch, Flutterwave, Jumia, OPay, and Moniepoint—with unicorn creation tripling since 2019.
“Between 2019 and 2024, Lagos attracted over $6 billion in direct foreign tech investment, accounting for more than 70% of Nigeria’s total tech inflows”, Sanwo-Olu stated.
As of October 2024, he added that over 2,000 startups now call Lagos home
He said, “Lagos accounts for 80-90% of Nigeria’s entire startup landscape. 23 of Nigeria’s 28 fastest-growing companies, as recognized by the Financial Times, are based in Lagos”.
The governor’s position aligns with the report, which noted that 38% of Lagos’s population shops online weekly, with internet pe*******on at 72% and mobile ownership reaching 94%
Lagos, according to the report, adds approximately 2,000 new residents daily, with an estimated metro population exceeding 22 million
“Lagos’s transformation into what locals call a 'factory of unicorns' represents more than just valuations—it’s a fundamental shift in how African tech companies compete globally”, the report stated.
“What distinguishes Lagos from Silicon Valley or London isn’t just the numbers—it’s the DNA of how innovation happens”, the report added.
Unlike many African tech ecosystems that developed despite government indifference, Lagos has increasingly embraced its role as a digital hub.
Governor Sanwo-Olu articulated the vision clearly: “Governance in the 21st century must be digital, inclusive, and data-driven.”
Innovations like the integrated transport payment card, designed by engineers in their late 20s, are now used by over 6.5 million Lagosians across rail, waterways, buses, and taxis
According to the Dealroom report, Lagos’s success occurs within a broader African tech awakening. The report identifies Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, Dakar, Kampala, and Accra as “density leaders”—ecosystems outstanding in innovation output per capita, with vibrant startup scenes and strong university-industry collaboration.
Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos’s crowning as the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in 2025 marks more than a statistical achievement.
He said, “It represents a fundamental shift in where innovation happens, who builds it, and what problems matter.
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11/02/2026
Omanls Unveils “Baby Baby” – The Perfect Soundtrack for Your This Valentine’s Season
This Valentine’s weekend, love has a new anthem. Fast-rising star Oma (a.k.a Omanls) is set to officially unveil her brand-new single, “Baby Baby,” this valentine weekend with an exclusive live stream performance this Friday alongside friends and talents from the renowned talent management powerhouse, NLS.
If you’re curating the ultimate , “Baby Baby” deserves a prime spot. Smooth, heartfelt, and emotionally rich, the song captures the purity of real affection — the kind that feels simple, honest, and unforgettable.
“Baby Baby” is an Afrosoul love record that blends warm melodies with relatable lyrics about devotion, reassurance, and the joy of choosing love — even in a complicated world. Omanls vocal delivery is tender yet confident, creating a sound that feels both intimate and universal.
It’s the kind of song you play on repeat. The kind that becomes your song.
What sets Omanls apart is authenticity. With “Baby Baby,” she steps confidently into the Valentine’s spotlight, delivering a record that speaks to couples, hopeful romantics, and anyone who believes in meaningful connection.
The live unveiling on Friday will not only showcase the single but also highlight the creative strength of NLS as a talent management firm committed to developing distinctive voices and unforgettable moments.
Mark your calendar.
Tune into the official live stream this Friday, for the drop. Add “Baby Baby” by Omanls to your .
Stream it. Share it. Dedicate it.
This Valentine’s, let the music say what words sometimes cannot.
Omanls “Baby Baby” — ...
Love sounds better here.
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