How high inflation, low income stall growth for Nigerian edtech startups
Edukoya secured $3.5 million in funding in 2021 to enhance its technology and expand its business. Edukoya shut down core operations in February 2025 due to low disposable income and macroeconomic conditions.
Edukoya shuts down, citing market challenges despite $3.5M funding
Edukoya secured $3.5 million in seed funding in 2021 but has now closed down. The founder attributed the shutdown to unfavorable market conditions and infrastructure limitations.
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230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030. Only 2% of the workforce in Africa currently possesses digital skills.
