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Sui expands blockchain innovation in Africa with launch of SuiHub Lagos

Abimbola Samuel by Abimbola Samuel
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Sui expands blockchain innovation in Africa with launch of SuiHub Lagos

Sui expands blockchain innovation in Africa with launch of SuiHub Lagos

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The Sui Foundation has taken a bold step toward fostering blockchain development in Africa by launching SuiHub Lagos, a space designed to empower West Africa’s growing tech ecosystem.

As the fourth physical hub in Sui’s global network, following Dubai, Vietnam, and Athens, this initiative underscores the company’s commitment to supporting local talent in building scalable, real-world blockchain solutions across Nigeria and beyond.

The announcement was made on Tuesday via the Foundation’s official X handle, noting its goal to equip talent-rich communities with the tools to build impactful solutions on the Sui platform.

Why Lagos?

Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse for tech innovation in Africa, boasting one of Africa’s fastest-growing developer communities.

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Lagos’s bustling tech capital is home to a vibrant startup scene, a rapidly expanding fintech sector, and increasing interest in blockchain applications.

Despite Nigeria’s crypto market receiving nearly $60 billion between 2022 and 2023, blockchain funding in the region has lagged, reaching only $18.85 million in 2024.

SuiHub Lagos aims to bridge this gap by providing resources, mentorship, and global connections to local developers.

Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, emphasised Lagos’ potential:

“Lagos is home to one of the most energetic tech communities in the world right now. By creating a space to collaborate, learn, and build, Sui is giving talented developers in Lagos the infrastructure and support to create solutions that will have a significant global impact.”

What SuiHub Lagos offers

The hub is more than just a workspace; it’s a collaborative ecosystem designed to nurture innovation. Key initiatives include:

Technical workshops: Hands-on training in Sui’s Move programming language and tools like zkLogin for seamless authentication and Walrus, a decentralised storage platform.

Developer support: Regular office hours, hackathons, and demo days to connect builders with global mentors and funding opportunities.

Regional expansion: Activities will extend beyond Nigeria to Ghana and Kenya, fostering a pan-African blockchain network.

Sui’s unique object-based architecture and high-speed transaction capabilities process up to 297,000 transactions per second, making it an ideal platform for developers who are tackling fintech, DeFi, and digital identity challenges.

Furthermore, the firm’s engagement in Africa predates the hub’s launch. Earlier initiatives include hackathons and a $1.3 million endowment from Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun, which funds blockchain education for Nigerian students.

The June 2025 Walrus Lagos Meetup, organised by Sui Nigeria, further demonstrated local enthusiasm for decentralised solutions.

A global vision with local impact

Sui’s strategy aligns with its broader mission to drive mass adoption of blockchain technology. By blending Lagos’ entrepreneurial spirit with Sui’s scalable infrastructure, the hub positions Nigeria as a key player in Africa’s decentralised future.

As Thompson notes: “We believe that Africa will be a significant force in the future of blockchain, and SuiHub Lagos is just the beginning.”

With plans to expand across West Africa, SuiHub Lagos could catalyze a new wave of blockchain innovation, proving that the next generation of transformative Web3 solutions may come from Africa.

Tags: LagosNigeriaSui FoundationSuiHub LagosWest Africa
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