Accrue — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Accrue is making global payments faster and cheaper using blockchain infrastructure. With a focus on remittances and fintech integrations, they’re proving that Web3 isn’t just hype—it’s real-world financial innovation. Founded with a mission to democratize finance, the platform offers users the ability to save in stable assets, automate contributions, and access tools that help
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Moove Africa — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Car ownership shouldn’t be a barrier to income. Moove Africa cracked the code with revenue-based financing for ride-hailing and delivery drivers. They’ve enabled thousands to own vehicles and earn sustainably—while scaling across countries with impressive speed. Moove’s model has unlocked livelihoods for thousands, creating jobs while also accelerating financial inclusion. With its strong presence in
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Nomba — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
From their origins as Kudi.ai to becoming Nomba, this fintech startup has armed thousands of businesses with the tools to collect payments, manage sales, and access financial services. Their mission? Make business operations seamless and empower the SME backbone of Africa. Nomba provides tools that simplify daily transactions, ensuring that access to financial services is
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Remedial Health — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Remedial Health is tackling Nigeria’s healthcare crisis head-on, providing pharmacies with direct access to safe, affordable medicines. By solving the chaos of counterfeit drugs and broken supply chains, they’re becoming an indispensable force in healthcare innovation across Africa. Instead of leaving small pharmacies and clinics to struggle with shortages, inflated prices, or counterfeit products, Remedial
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Vesti — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Moving abroad is tough. Vesti makes it easier, offering migrants access to cross-border accounts, payments, and tools to settle financially in a new country. Their mission is clear: empower Africans to thrive globally. Vesti stand out is its commitment to people at the heart of transition. The platform doesn’t just push information; it offers clarity,
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Chowdeck — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 05 August 2025
Launched in October 2021, Chowdeck has swiftly emerged as Nigeria’s on-demand delivery giant, serving over 1 million users and handling 14,000+ daily orders. At a time when global players struggled, Chowdeck thrived, proving that local innovation beats imported blueprints. With a sharp focus on profitable growth and operational excellence, they’ve redefined what it means to
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OmniRetail — Nominated for Start-up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 05 August 2025
OmniRetail is reshaping how consumer goods travel from factories to neighbourhood shops across Nigeria. Its B2B e-commerce platform connects manufacturers directly to informal retailers, replacing fragmented middlemen with a single, data-driven channel. Retailers get app-based ordering, transparent pricing, next-day fulfilment in many routes, and embedded working-capital credit to smooth cash flow and restock faster. On
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SELECTION CRITERIA – MOI AWARDS
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Masters of Industry Awards: Celebrating Excellence Across Sectors The Masters of Industry (MOI) Awards celebrate exceptional individuals and organizations making bold strides across entrepreneurship, tech, media, fashion, finance, social impact, and more. Each Masters of Industry (MOI) award is based on clear and inspiring criteria. Here’s a breakdown of what defines excellence for each category:
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