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]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | edtech |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Sim Shagaya |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Africa |
| Products | uLesson Education |
| Subsidiaries | Miva Open University |
| Website | https://ulesson.com/ |
History
editThe 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
edit- ^ "Firm launches uLesson learning app for African students". Businessday NG. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "Konga's former CEO, Sim Shagaya, establishes a new company 'uLesson'". Nairametrics. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "2020 was the year of edtech but how did edtech companies survive the pandemic?". TechCabal. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ Onukwue, Alexander (9 December 2021). "A Nigerian edtech's pivot signals Africa's appetite for livestreamed lessons". Quartz. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "Firm Launches E-Library - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "African edtech startup uLesson lands a $7.5 million Series A". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ "uLesson raises $15m to increase talent acquisition". Businessday NG. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ 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.
- ^ David, Sodeinde Temidayo (26 October 2021). "CNN Widens uLesson's Global Recognition". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Iyunade, Dolapo (11 March 2020). "uLesson Learning app Launches". TechCity. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Desiree Craig of uLesson Education is Our #BellaNaijaWCW this Week!". BellaNaija. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "uLesson Education Introduces Junior High School Library". News Ghana. 9 July 2020. Archived from the original on 2022-03-29. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "uLesson App – Helping Students Crack WAEC Exams". TechCabal. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "uLesson Partners NCF for National U-17 Championship". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Olayinka, Collins (2 March 2023). "uLesson boosts learning with national academic tournament". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Kpilaakaa, Johnstone (10 March 2023). "uLesson is building an online open university named Miva". Benjamindada.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ogwo, Charles (18 May 2023). "What to know about Nigeria's first online university and more". Businessday NG. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ 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.