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October 9, 2026
Adeniran Opeyemi, Lagos Run founder
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at October 9, 2026
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Two Nigerian Developers Create Viral Lagos-Inspired Games Using AI

Lagos Run, a free browser-based game created by Nigerian frontend engineer Opeyemi Adeniran, went viral in late September after letting players navigate the city’s notoriously chaotic
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February 19, 2026
Gaming marries technology
Published by UrbanGeekz Staff at February 19, 2026
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AI is Disrupting Gaming, But What Sectors?

The gaming industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with innovation driving positive change across development, accessibility, and player engagement. One example is the Play in
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July 18, 2025
LeBron James
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at July 18, 2025
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LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and More Invest $7M in Fantasy Sports and Gaming Platform

LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and others invest $7 million in fantasy sports and gaming platform, Fantasy Life. Other investors who participated in the round include Gerry
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April 14, 2025
Jeff Hoffman, Clinton Sparks, and T-Pain
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at April 14, 2025
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Global Gaming League Raises $10M Funding and Appoints T-Pain as Strategy Director

The Global Gaming League (GGL) has secured $10 million for its Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) round and designated T-Pain as Strategy Director. Solyco Capital
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