LAGOS NAMED #1 FASTEST-GROWING TECH CITY IN THE WORLD
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In a remarkable leap onto the world stage, Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling megacity, has been named the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for 2025 by Dealroom.co, a leading Netherlands-based global data firm that tracks startup and innovation trends.
According to the newly released Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025, Lagos outshone heavyweights like Istanbul, Turkey and Pune, India, clinching the top position in the “Rising Stars” category reserved for cities demonstrating explosive growth, innovation, and startup momentum.
This is more than just a global ranking, it’s a seismic validation of Nigeria’s digital evolution and Lagos’ transformation into Africa’s Silicon Heartbeat.
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