From a free class in Apa to 30,000 participations

In 2020, a free digital-skills class in Apa became Tech Now Global. Six years later, it is hosting Badagry’s first technology summit.
First Pass, First Edition, First Row: which ticket is yours?

Three tickets for Badagry’s first technology summit, from ₦5,000. Here is what each one includes and who it is for.
Free for students: how the school code works

Secondary-school and university students attend Badagry Tech Summit free with a school code. Here is how to get one and use it.
Seven problems, one question: the Builder Challenge tracks

Education, health, agriculture, money, transport, the creative economy and community infrastructure: the seven tracks of the Badagry Builder Challenge.
Badagry’s firsts: the town that keeps starting things

Nigeria’s first Christian sermon, first primary school and first storey building all happened in Badagry. Here is why its next first is technology.
Four ways to be part of Badagry’s first tech summit

Stands for companies, startups and Badagry businesses close on Friday 13 November. Here is how to exhibit, pitch, sell or volunteer on 27 November.
Caleb University joins Badagry Tech Summit with a session on testing ideas

Caleb University’s Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will lead a main-stage session on validating a student idea before building it.
Six zones, one day: what to expect on 27 November

Main Stage, Build Floor, Startup Arena, AI Lab, Career & Opportunity Hub and The Network: how Badagry Tech Summit works on 27 November.
We asked what Badagry would build. Badagry answered.

Entries to the Badagry Builder Challenge closed on 9 November. Our judges are now reading every entry. Here is what happens next.
In the town of Nigeria’s firsts, the next first is being built

Badagry gave Nigeria its first sermon, school and storey building. On 27 November, its young builders take the stage at Badagry’s first technology summit.