uLesson
{{Short description|Nigerian education company}}
{{Lowercase title}}
{{Infobox company
| name = The uLesson Group
| type = Private
| founder = Sim Shagaya
| founded = 2019
| logo = ULesson Logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| location_city = Abuja
| location_country = Nigeria
| location =
| locations =
| area_served = Africa
| key_people =
| industry = edtech
| products = uLesson Education
| subsid = Miva Open University
| homepage = https://ulesson.com/
}}
The uLesson Group commonly known as uLesson, is a Nigerian edtech company, also operating as an online education platform through uLesson Education mobile application{{Cite web |date=2020-03-17 |title=Firm launches uLesson learning app for African students |url=https://businessday.ng/technology/article/firm-launches-ulesson-learning-app-for-african-students/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}} for primary and secondary E-learning. It was founded in 2019 by Sim Shagaya.{{Cite web |date=2019-03-15 |title=Konga's former CEO, Sim Shagaya, establishes a new company 'uLesson' |url=https://nairametrics.com/2019/03/15/kongas-former-ceo-sim-shagaya-establishes-new-a-new-company-ulesson/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}
History
The startup first launched in 2019 with SD cards and USBs pre-recorded with videos for K-12 students.{{Cite web |date=2021-02-20 |title=2020 was the year of edtech but how did edtech companies survive the pandemic? |url=https://techcabal.com/2021/02/20/2020-was-the-year-of-edtech-but-how-did-edtech-companies-survive-the-pandemic/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=TechCabal |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Onukwue |first=Alexander |title=A Nigerian edtech's pivot signals Africa's appetite for livestreamed lessons |url=https://qz.com/africa/2100446/why-tencent-backed-ulesson-pivoted-to-live-video-in-africa/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Quartz |date=9 December 2021 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Firm Launches E-Library - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/07/11/firm-launches-e-library |website=www.thisdaylive.com |access-date=19 June 2023 |language=en}} Early 2021, uLesson raised a $7.5 million Series A in 2021{{Cite web |title=African edtech startup uLesson lands a $7.5 million Series A |url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/20/african-edtech-startup-ulesson-lands-a-7-5-million-series-a/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}} and a $15 million Series B later in 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-10 |title=uLesson raises $15m to increase talent acquisition |url=https://businessday.ng/technology/article/ulesson-raises-15m-to-increase-talent-acquisition/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Oluwole |first=Victor |date=2021-12-09 |title=uLesson: Nigerian startup raises $15m Series-B investment, the largest investment in an African edtech company |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/careers/ulesson-nigerian-startup-raises-dollar15m-series-b-investment-the-largest-investment/4tyqqze |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}} On 26 October 2021, uLesson received a global appeal, as it featured on a television program aired on the Cable News Network.{{cite web |last1=David |first1=Sodeinde Temidayo |title=CNN Widens uLesson's Global Recognition |url=https://businesspost.ng/education/cnn-widens-ulessons-global-recognition/ |website=Business Post Nigeria |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=26 October 2021}}
=uLesson Education=
On 11 March 2020, uLesson officially launched the uLesson Education application.{{cite news |last1=Iyunade |first1=Dolapo |title=uLesson Learning app Launches |url=https://www.techcityng.com/ulesson-learning-app-launches/ |website=TechCity |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=11 March 2020}}{{cite web |title=Desiree Craig of uLesson Education is Our #BellaNaijaWCW this Week! |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/09/desiree-ccraig-ulesson-education-bellanaijawcw/ |website=BellaNaija |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=30 September 2020}}
On 9 July 2020, uLesson Education introduced the Junior High School library.{{cite web |title=uLesson Education Introduces Junior High School Library |url=https://newsghana.com.gh/ulesson-education-introduces-junior-high-school-library/ |website=News Ghana |date=9 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329173610/https://newsghana.com.gh/ulesson-education-introduces-junior-high-school-library/ |access-date=19 June 2023|archive-date=2022-03-29 }} In August 2020, it was reported that uLesson Education, had helped Students in cracking WAEC Exams.{{cite web |title=uLesson App – Helping Students Crack WAEC Exams |url=https://techcabal.com/2020/08/04/ulesson-app-helping-students-crack-waec-exams/ |website=TechCabal |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=4 August 2020}} On 3 January 2023, uLesson Education announced part sponsorship with NCF National Under-17 Cricket Championship.{{cite web |title=uLesson Partners NCF for National U-17 Championship |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/01/03/ulesson-partners-ncf-for-national-u-17-championship |website=THISDAYLIVE |access-date=19 June 2023 |language=en}} On 2 March 2023, uLesson announced the uNAT tournament, tagged “Rise to the Challenge” with a 5 million naira reward.{{cite web |last1=Olayinka |first1=Collins |title=uLesson boosts learning with national academic tournament |url=https://guardian.ng/features/education/ulesson-boosts-learning-with-national-academic-tournament/ |website=The Guardian Nigeria News |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=2 March 2023}}
=Miva Open University=
On 10 March 2023, uLesson unveiled Miva, an online university.{{cite web |last1=Kpilaakaa |first1=Johnstone |title=uLesson is building an online open university named Miva |url=https://www.benjamindada.com/miva-university-ulesson/ |website=Benjamindada.com |access-date=19 June 2023 |language=en |date=10 March 2023}} On 16 May 2023, the university got licensed with the National Universities Commission and began operating in Nigeria.{{cite web |last1=Ibeh |first1=Ifeanyi |title=uLesson Group's Miva Open University gets license to operate in Nigeria |url=https://guardian.ng/features/ulesson-groups-miva-open-university-gets-license-to-operate-in-nigeria/ |website=The Guardian Nigeria News |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=16 May 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Ogwo |first1=Charles |title=What to know about Nigeria's first online university and more |url=https://businessday.ng/education/article/what-to-know-about-nigerias-first-online-university-and-more/ |website=Businessday NG |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=18 May 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Ashiru |first1=Grace |title=Edtech startup uLesson starts an Open University with courses for undergraduates that focus on technology. |url=https://www.techinafrica.com/edtech-startup-ulesson-starts-an-open-university-with-courses-for-undergraduates-that-focus-on-technology/ |website=Tech In Africa |access-date=19 June 2023 |date=15 March 2023}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://ulesson.com/}}
Category:Nigerian educational websites
Category:Nigerian companies established in 2019