Coding in the hills: How Ekiti is building Nigeria’s next tech hotspot

Nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Nigeria, Ekiti State is better known as the “Fountain of Knowledge,” a title its people embrace with pride. Education is not just valued here; it is deeply woven into the fabric of everyday life.

“In almost every family in Ekiti, you’ll find someone with a Master’s degree or a PhD,” said Esther Ajayi, a state government official in Ado…