Nigeria’s startup funding crashes 96% in July as big investors stay away

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Nigeria’s startup funding crashes 96% in July as big investors stay away

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Nigerian startup funding plummeted by 96% in July 2026 as major investors held back during the annual summer period, significantly impacting deal activity in the Nigerian tech sector. The sharp decline reflects a slowdown in investment momentum for startups in the region.

Nigerian startups saw their funding crash by 96% in July 2026 as deal activity dried up in the month leading to annual summer activities. The post Nigeria’s startup funding crashes 96% in July as big investors stay away appeared first on Nairametrics.

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