{"id":132205,"date":"2026-11-06T12:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/?p=132205"},"modified":"2026-11-06T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:02:20","slug":"millions-use-them-but-who-owns-nigerias-tech-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/millions-use-them-but-who-owns-nigerias-tech-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Millions use them. But who owns Nigeria\u2019s Tech Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xbu7tj6\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nNigeria has a thriving tech scene, producing numerous unicorn startups valued at over a billion dollars. But do ordinary Nigerians truly benefit from this boom? <\/p>\n<p>Many of these tech giants, while operating primarily in Nigeria, structure their corporations offshore. This strategy helps attract global investment, but it also creates a disconnect. This means many Nigerians miss out on the opportunity to participate in these companies&#8217; economic success. <\/p>\n<p>Discover how Nigeria can empower its citizens to share in the wealth generated by its innovative technology businesses. Read the full analysis on The Guardian for deeper insights. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria has a thriving tech scene, producing numerous unicorn startups valued at over a billion dollars. But do ordinary Nigerians truly benefit from this boom? Many of these tech giants, while operating primarily in Nigeria, structure their corporations offshore. This strategy helps attract global investment, but it also creates a disconnect. 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