Africa: Lagos Named Africa's Most Start-Up-Friendly City in Global Index

Africa: Lagos Named Africa's Most Start-Up-Friendly City in Global Index

The report notes that while Lagos already behaves like a global start-up hub, its long-term standing will depend on how quickly infrastructure, regulation and quality of life improve.

Global Index Tips Lagos as Africa’s Start-Up Capital - Thepodiummedia

A new global study has identified Lagos as one of Africa’s most active start-up cities, pointing to its high concentration of founders, deep markets and growing sector range, while warning that infrastructure, regulation and quality of life will determine how far the city can compete globally. The ‘Start-Up Friendly Cities Index 2026’, published on January 3, 2026 and curated by Multipolitan, compares cities around the world on how attractive th…