ecosystem
How Insecurity Fuels the ‘Japa’ Syndrome: Impact on Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In recent years, Nigeria has experienced a significant surge in emigration, popularly referred to as ‘Japa,’ a Yoruba term meaning ‘to flee’ or...
How The Hive Incubator is Transforming Akure’s Startup Ecosystem
“The Hive Incubator is proof that big dreams don’t always need big cities; sometimes, they just need big hearts,” says Folajomi Adegbulugbe, CEO of...
How The Hive Is Powering Startups and Entrepreneurs in Akure
Akure, the capital city of Ondo State in southwestern Nigeria, is steadily emerging as a thriving center for innovation and entrepreneurship. With more...
Why Mentorship Networks Are the Missing Link in Our Startup Ecosystem
Picture having an experienced entrepreneur guiding you, someone who has faced challenges and celebrated victories in the business world. That’s the value of...
Why Akure Is Africa’s Quietly Growing technology and art hub: The Hive’s Perspective
In a country where Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja are seen as the standard for tech, art, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. A powerful...
Nigerian Tech Hub Comparison: Lagos vs Akure
Nigeria, the continent’s largest economy, has a diverse and rapidly growing industrial sector. This growth is driven by major industrial hubs across the...
