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.

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Nigerian startups funding crash venture capital investment slowdown July 2026

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