Sycamore – Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Since its founding in 2018, Sycamore has emerged as a standout fintech in Nigeria, an organisation with the ambition and agility to democratise finance for individuals and small businesses. From a startup launched in a founder’s living room, it has grown steadily, carving a vibrant niche in peer-to-peer lending, savings and investment innovation, all the
- Published in Tech Disruptor of the Year
FirstBank Nigeria – Nominated for Corporate Excellence of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
FirstBank was established in 1894, making it Nigeria’s oldest banking institution, and has since grown into one of the country’s most trusted and influential financial services brands. It describes itself as “woven into the fabric of society” and operates an extensive retail, corporate and public sector banking franchise. Through its extensive network of over 820
- Published in Corporate Excellence Award
Samsung Nigeria – Nominated for Corporate Excellence of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
For over a decade, Samsung Nigeria has been a benchmark for innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction in the country’s technology and electronics market. Operating under Samsung Electronics West Africa (SEWA), the company has consistently delivered products that empower millions of Nigerians, from smartphones and televisions to home appliances and cutting-edge digital solutions. Through its extensive
- Published in Corporate Excellence Award
Guinness Nigeria – Nominated for Corporate Excellence of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Guinness Nigeria stands as one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands. Established in 1962, just two years after Nigeria’s independence, Guinness became the first Guinness brewery outside the British Isles, setting the stage for a long-standing relationship between the brand and the Nigerian people. From its flagship facility in Ikeja, Lagos, Guinness Nigeria
- Published in Corporate Excellence Award
inDrive – Nominated for the Customer-Centric Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 27 October 2025
inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform that empowers users to take control of their rides through a unique, people-driven model. Unlike traditional ride-hailing services, inDrive allows riders and drivers to negotiate fares directly, creating a fairer and more transparent system for both sides. Founded in 2013 in Yakutsk, Russia, the platform has
- Published in Customer-Centric Company of the Year
Dr Moji Davids- Nominated for Woman of Steel Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 24 October 2025
Dr Moji Davids is a Nigerian agripreneur, accountant-turned-farmer and managing director of XtraLarge Farms & Resorts, based in Ota, Ogun State. She brings more than fifteen years of experience to sustainable agriculture, advocating that how one eats can help fight diseases and infections, a theme she actively promotes through her leadership at the farm. A
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
Travelbeta – Nominated for Corporate Excellence Award at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Travelbeta is one of Nigeria’s leading online travel agencies, offering a broad range of services from flight and hotel bookings to visa assistance, tour packages and car rentals. Founded by a team of professionals with backgrounds in hospitality, logistics, finance and communication, the platform is designed to make travel easier, more affordable and accessible for
- Published in Corporate Excellence Award
Paystack – Nominated for Customer-Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Founded in 2015 in Lagos by visionary entrepreneurs Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi, Paystack built a bridge between African commerce and the global digital economy, allowing businesses large and small to accept cards, bank transfers, mobile money and international payments with unprecedented ease. The company’s impact is clear: with thousands of businesses on its platform and
- Published in Customer-Centric Company of the Year
Uber – Nominated for the Customer-Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Uber Nigeria is being honoured for transforming urban mobility through technology, innovation, and inclusivity. Since its launch in Nigeria, Uber has redefined how people move, making transportation safer, faster, and more accessible to millions. By connecting riders and driver-partners through a seamless digital platform, the company has helped build a smarter and more efficient transport
- Published in Customer-Centric Company of the Year
Renmoney- Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Renmoney is a leading Nigerian fintech and microfinance institution focused on providing access to credit, savings, and financial empowerment for individuals and small businesses. Founded in 2012, the company has built a reputation for making personal and business loans easy, fast, and accessible, helping people achieve goals that traditional banks often overlook. Through its technology-driven
- Published in Start-up of the Year
Sade Balogun – Nominated for Woman of Steel Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Folasade “Sade” Balogun is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Redbrick Homes International Ltd and Amen City Ltd, the developer of the landmark residential scheme Amen Estate near Eleko-Lekki, Lagos. With over 23 years in Nigeria’s real-estate sector, Balogun has been credited with helping transform what was once considered fringe land into a premium
- Published in Woman of Steel (Female Trailblazer Award)
Bmoni – Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 20 October 2025
Bmoni is a Nigerian fintech platform designed to give individuals and small businesses easier access to fast, reliable digital financial services. Focused on inclusion, Bmoni provides users with tools to send and receive money, pay bills, buy airtime, and manage everyday transactions directly from their mobile devices, without the need for traditional banking hurdles. Built
- Published in Start-up of the Year
Vesicash – Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 20 October 2025
Vesicash is a Nigerian fintech platform designed to build trust in online transactions through secure escrow and payment solutions. It was created to solve a major challenge in Africa’s digital economy, fear and fraud in buying, selling, and service delivery. By acting as a neutral third party, Vesicash holds payments securely until both parties are
- Published in Start-up of the Year
Raenest – Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 20 October 2025
Raenest is a Nigerian-born financial platform designed to help African freelancers, remote workers, startups and global teams manage international payments with ease. Built to solve one of the biggest challenges faced by African talent, getting paid globally, Raenest offers virtual USD, GBP and EUR accounts, enabling users to receive money from clients and employers abroad
- Published in Start-up of the Year
Busha – Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Monday, 20 October 2025
Busha is a Nigerian-founded digital asset platform built to make cryptocurrency simple, safe and accessible for everyday users across Africa. Launched with a mission to promote financial freedom through technology, Busha allows individuals to buy, sell, save and spend cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDT with ease, all within a secure and intuitive mobile app. Unlike
- Published in Start-up of the Year
UNFPA Nigeria – Nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 17 October 2025
UNFPA Nigeria, the United Nations Population Fund in Nigeria, plays a pivotal role in advancing health, rights, and dignity across the country. Dedicated to improving maternal health, promoting gender equality, and supporting young people, UNFPA works closely with government institutions, communities, and partners to deliver life-changing services in some of Nigeria’s most vulnerable regions. Its
- Published in Social Enterprise of the year
Olayiwola Ogedengbe – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion Award at the MOI Awards
Friday, 17 October 2025
Olayiwola Ogedengbe has spent close to two decades doing the simple, steady work of making people look, and feel, their best. In 2007, he founded Lamas Clothing in Lagos with a clear idea: clothes should carry confidence without shouting. Today, the label is one of Nigeria’s leading menswear houses, known for sharp lines, clean finishes,
- Published in Creative Force in Fashion
Victoire – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Victoire Mahounou is a dynamic African changemaker known for her bold voice in women’s empowerment, youth advocacy, and transformational leadership. With a strong presence on social platforms, she uses storytelling, public speaking, and mentorship to challenge limiting beliefs and inspire a generation to pursue purpose with courage. Passionate about personal development and faith-driven impact, Victoire
- Published in Content Creator of the year
Olushola Olaleye – Nominated for Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Olushola Olaleye is a Nigerian multipotentialite, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, pastor, and business coach, known for helping founders and young professionals rewire how they think about money, growth, and legacy. He leads with a practical, values-first philosophy that blends business strategy with character and discipline, a message he shares across stages, social platforms, and workshops. Popular
- Published in Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact)
Wealth Motley – Nominated for Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact) at the MOI Awards
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Wealth Motley is a Nigerian financial educator, content creator, and coach whose mission is to empower Africans, especially women, with the tools and mindset to build lasting wealth. On her Instagram and digital platforms, she shares candid reels, practical tips, and personal reflections about money, investing, and financial growth in a way that resonates deeply
- Published in Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact)