Will a new Nigerian startup reach unicorn status (over $1 billion valuation) in 2026?

Nigeria's tech ecosystem has produced several unicorns including Flutterwave, Interswitch, and OPay. Predict whether 2026 will add another Nigerian company to the exclusive billion-dollar club. Consider Series C and D funding rounds, revenue growth trajectories, and the overall African venture capital climate. Candidates could come from fintech, healthtech, logistics, or agritech verticals. The strength of the naira, global investor appetite for emerging market tech, and regulatory environment all factor into this prediction.