<p><em><strong>Tech is coming and the oil city of Nigeria is preparing for the future…</strong></em></p>
<p>Known as the oil city and once famed for its lush greenery and gardens, Port Harcourt’s long-held reputation as the oil city of Nigeria is being challenged by innovative tech hubs and creative spaces that even dare to “… re-imagine Africa.” In this year’s edition of the <a href="https://startupportharcourtweek.com">Startup Port Harcourt Week</a>, a pre-event Innovation tour is visiting these spaces to meet the amazing creatives driving this change. They are a mix of calm co-work spaces, energetic “solution” labs and relaxing spaces for Port Harcourt’s growing tech community. <a href="https://newstimedaily.ng/2019/10/17/the-creative-spaces-challenging-port-harcourts-oil-reputation/">Learn more about this growing ecosystem and the people driving this change</a></p>
