The startup first launched in 2019 with SD cards and USBs pre-recorded with videos for K-12 students.[3] 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.[4][5] Early 2021, uLesson raised a $7.5 million Series A in 2021[6] and a $15 million Series B later in 2021.[7][8] On 26 October 2021, uLesson received a global appeal, as it featured on a television program aired on the Cable News Network.[9]
On 11 March 2020, uLesson officially launched the uLesson Education application.[10][11]
On 9 July 2020, uLesson Education introduced the Junior High School library.[12] In August 2020, it was reported that uLesson Education, had helped Students in cracking WAEC Exams.[13] On 3 January 2023, uLesson Education announced part sponsorship with NCF National Under-17 Cricket Championship.[14] On 2 March 2023, uLesson announced the uNAT tournament, tagged “Rise to the Challenge” with a 5 million naira reward.[15]
On 10 March 2023, uLesson unveiled Miva, an online university.[16] On 16 May 2023, the university got licensed with the National Universities Commission and began operating in Nigeria.[17][18][19]
