Lagos, Abuja Top Nigeria’s 2025 Global Startup Index
Lagos and Abuja have once again proven their dominance in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem by topping the 2025 Global Startup Index, affirming their roles as the country’s most vibrant startup hubs. The report highlights Lagos as the leading city, with its dynamic ecosystem of fintechs, accelerators, and venture capital presence.
Abuja follows closely, fueled by government-backed innovation programs and an emerging wave of tech entrepreneurs disrupting various sectors.
The Global Startup Index 2025 evaluated cities based on innovation, infrastructure, funding opportunities, and talent pool. Both Lagos and Abuja ranked highly for their growing support systems and increasing global relevance in the startup scene.
This recognition positions Nigeria as a rising force in Africa’s digital economy, with Lagos and Abuja spearheading its forward momentum.