Nigerian startups are addressing long-standing issues with quality and accessibility by transforming education through digital lecture notes.
The advent of Cubbes, an AI-powered edtech platform based in Lagos that was introduced in 2024 and has swiftly emerged as one of Africa’s most promising education firms, is among the most intriguing developments.
Cubbes provides university students with AI-powered study aids, digital academic resources, and a peer mentorship network adapted to Nigeria’s educational environment. This is changing how kids learn and engage with one another in the classroom, which goes beyond simple convenience.
Digitising lecture notes and enhancing learning
Cubbes addresses Nigerian students’ systemic challenges, such as uncertain study materials and academic management. They offer productivity tools like CGPA calculators, task planners, and over 200,000 digitised class notes and past problems from over 100 Nigerian colleges.
The app’s “Mentorship-as-a-Service” feature pairs new students with experienced peers for academic and social help, creating a support ecosystem. Cubbes Pay simplifies faculty dues collection, improving over cash systems.
The startup’s founder, Peter Adeyemi, emphasises the student-first approach: “Our vision is a world with seamless access to resources and tools to make everyday academic life better,” supported by mobile-first and offline capabilities that cater to Nigeria’s infrastructural challenges. Cubbes serves over 50,000 students and has processed more than ₦50 million digital transactions.
CcHUB and EdTech growth at Tai Solarin University
The Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a Lagos-based organisation that established its EdTech Centre of Excellence at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in 2019, continues to support the growth of Nigerian edtech ventures such as Cubbes by offering funding, mentorship, and innovation networks.
CcHUB’s commitment to education technology startups was further solidified in 2025 through implementing accelerator programs, partnerships with the Mastercard Foundation, and public exhibits such as GITEX Nigeria 2025.
The organisation provided $15 million in support to 72 EdTech startups. These endeavours bolster the role of education technology in bridging the learning disparities throughout Nigeria and Africa.
Driving student success and national Impact
Cubbes and CcHUB reveal how educational innovation in Nigeria is accelerating. Students benefit daily from AI-powered learning aids and mentorship that improve retention and study efficiency.
Investment and institutional support, in general, enhance entrepreneurs’ ability to engage with underserved communities and customise solutions to meet local requirements. Edtech innovators in Nigeria are establishing new standards for academic productivity and accessibility, fostering a digital future for higher education throughout the continent.