In this issue, Olatunbosun Alake discusses how Innovation in Lagos, driven by technology, requires robust communication and talent infrastructure, supported by startup funding and university R&D, while Oswald Osaretin Guobadia highlights the need for Nigeria to look within and engage domestic capital, not external validation. Fola Ogunsiakan emphasises the critical levers for innovating for tomorrow, and Dotun Olowoporoku shares how the key to startup survival isn't about avoiding errors, but making them at the right time. Samuel Ogbe, Samson Ogbole, and Femi Adekoya are using technology to catalyse revolutionising Nigeria's food system, and Andre Ayomide discusses technology as the backbone of gaming. Odunoluwa Longe highlights the importance of intellectual property for startups and their long-term journey, and Dolapo Morgan discusses the "Leveling VC" initiative to bridge capital gaps for female-led startups. Philip Akoda is building digital infrastructure for African languages beyond simple apps, and Chat
