BD Insider 234: Creative hub Z-Space faces demolition for Nigeria’s coastal road project

In this letter, we examine:

• Demolition of Z-Space
• the latest on Nigeria’s cybersecurity levy
• Spotify earnings of Nigerian artists

We also curated updates on the state of funding in Africa, other noteworthy information and several opportunities.

The big three!

#1. Z-Space faces demolition for Nigeria’s coastal road project

The news: Nigerian authorities are set to demolish the soon-to-be-launched creative incubator Z-Space in the coming weeks. This demolition is to make way for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, touted as Nigeria’s biggest public infrastructure project.

Last updated: January 17, 2026