Nigerian court blocks sale of 54gene’s assets, as founder claims investor wrongdoing

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an injunction blocking the sale of 54gene’s assets, preventing the dissolution of what was once one of Africa’s most promising startups, according to court documents seen by TechCabal. Assets slated for sale included the biodata of 100,000 Nigerians priced at $3 million.

In a petition filed in July 2025, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, 54gene’s founder,…