The edtech sector in Nigeria has experienced a tremendous shift since the global impact of COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. With a rapidly growing population and the rising demand for affordable and accessible education.
This has prompted the increase in the number of innovative edtech startups that are leveraging technology to tackle educational challenges in Nigeria.
From the rise of online learning platforms to mobile apps, these startups are revolutionizing the way Nigerians learn and access information. In this article, CRESTHUB has curated a list of these startups to aid students and youths looking for accessible and affordable learning platforms.
The Nigerian edtech company offers both online and offline resources, and curates curriculums necessary for both primary and secondary students. It presents a wide range of courses and makes available live and recorded classes.
Founded in 2019 by Sim Shagaya, entrepreneur and former CEO at Andela. The startup company has continued to partner with international and local organizations to provide scholarship programs to support students.
This edtech company offers digital educational materials educational institutions in Africa. The company proffers educational solutions such as e-libraries, learning management structures and online assessment tools.
Founded in 2020 by Femi Adebayo and Nduka Udeh, the company provides teachers training programs and curriculum upgrades to enhance learning. The startup has also received fundings from investors like International Finance Corporation.
This startup provides a platform for parents to have conversations in real time, daily or weekly with the school, track the progress of students, and even pay fees.
Edves enables learning beyond classroom walls, helps teachers manage student records, come up with class notes, share assignments and so much more.
The app was founded in 2019 by Adeolu Ogunbanjo and Tunde Adejumo. Since then, it has partnered with schools and educational institutions across the country.
In addition, this startup has other features such as management of school administration, parent portal, management of school finances, and online learning.
This startup equips women entrepreneurs to connect, learn and grow their businesses. It helps young ladies achieve their professional goals with already established initiatives that include a pitching competition, online academy and its community of women entrepreneurs.
The company was co-founded in 2014, by Yasmin Bello Osagie and Afua Osie.
It is a Lagos-based detect company that provides online tutoring and learning materials for students in both secondary and tertiary institutions. With some of its features to include a library of educational materials, a chat function for students and teachers and live classes.
Founded in 2020 by James Justin and Oladipo Adebowale, the startup has partnered with various organizations to provide scholarship and support for students
