Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Lagos State has been named Africa's most start-up-friendly city in a new global ranking by Multipolitan, underscoring the city's growing influence as the continent's leading hub for venture-backed innovation.

The ranking was released in Multipolitan's Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026, which assesses how attractive major cities around the world are to founders, investors and innovators seeking environments that support the growth of high-impact start-ups.

The Singapore-headquartered international mobility platform states that the index evaluates cities using a two-stage methodology, examining national conditions such as venture capital activity, deal inclusiveness, and the presence of unicorn companies, before compar...