uLesson

The uLesson Group commonly known as uLesson, is a Nigerian edtech company, also operating as an online education platform through uLesson Education mobile application[1] for primary and secondary E-learning. It was founded in 2019 by Sim Shagaya.[2]

The uLesson Group
TypePrivate
Industryedtech
Founded2019
FounderSim Shagaya
Headquarters
Abuja
,
Nigeria
Area served
Africa
ProductsuLesson Education
SubsidiariesMiva Open University
Websitehttps://ulesson.com/

History

The startup first launched in 2019 with SD cards and USBs pre-recorded with videos for K-12 students.[3] It has gone on to add quizzes, homework help feature and education content for learners in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia, and Gambia within the K-12 segment since the launch of its app in March 2020.[4][5] Early 2021, uLesson raised a $7.5 million Series A in 2021[6] and a $15 million Series B later in 2021.[7][8] On 26 October 2021, uLesson received a global appeal, as it featured on a television program aired on the Cable News Network.[9]

uLesson Education

On 11 March 2020, uLesson officially launched the uLesson Education application.[10][11] On 9 July 2020, uLesson Education introduced the Junior High School library.[12] In August 2020, it was reported that uLesson Education, had helped Students in cracking WAEC Exams.[13] On 3 January 2023, uLesson Education announced part sponsorship with NCF National Under-17 Cricket Championship.[14] On 2 March 2023, uLesson announced the uNAT tournament, tagged “Rise to the Challenge” with a 5 million naira reward.[15]

Miva Open University

On 10 March 2023, uLesson unveiled Miva, an online university.[16] On 16 May 2023, the university got licensed with the National Universities Commission and began operating in Nigeria.[17][18][19]

References
  1. "Firm launches uLesson learning app for African students". Businessday NG. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  2. "Konga's former CEO, Sim Shagaya, establishes a new company 'uLesson'". Nairametrics. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  3. "2020 was the year of edtech but how did edtech companies survive the pandemic?". TechCabal. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  4. Onukwue, Alexander. "A Nigerian edtech's pivot signals Africa's appetite for livestreamed lessons". Quartz. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  5. "Firm Launches E-Library - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  6. "African edtech startup uLesson lands a $7.5 million Series A". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  7. "uLesson raises $15m to increase talent acquisition". Businessday NG. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  8. Oluwole, Victor (2021-12-09). "uLesson: Nigerian startup raises $15m Series-B investment, the largest investment in an African edtech company". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  9. David, Sodeinde Temidayo (26 October 2021). "CNN Widens uLesson's Global Recognition". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  10. Iyunade, Dolapo (11 March 2020). "uLesson Learning app Launches". TechCity. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  11. "Desiree Craig of uLesson Education is Our #BellaNaijaWCW this Week!". BellaNaija. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  12. "uLesson Education Introduces Junior High School Library". News Ghana. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  13. "uLesson App – Helping Students Crack WAEC Exams". TechCabal. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  14. "uLesson Partners NCF for National U-17 Championship". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  15. Olayinka, Collins (2 March 2023). "uLesson boosts learning with national academic tournament". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  16. Kpilaakaa, Johnstone (10 March 2023). "uLesson is building an online open university named Miva". Benjamindada.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  17. Ibeh, Ifeanyi (16 May 2023). "uLesson Group's Miva Open University gets license to operate in Nigeria". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  18. Ogwo, Charles (18 May 2023). "What to know about Nigeria's first online university and more". Businessday NG. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  19. Ashiru, Grace (15 March 2023). "Edtech startup uLesson starts an Open University with courses for undergraduates that focus on technology". Tech In Africa. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
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