Harry “Tomi” Davies – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Harry “Tomi” Davies, popularly known as TD, is one of Africa’s most influential angel investors and startup ecosystem builders. He co-founded the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) and served as the founding president of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), establishing frameworks for structured early-stage investment across the continent. With decades of experience, TD has supported
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Onyeka Akumah – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Onyeka Akumah is a renowned Nigerian serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, recognized for his transformative work in agriculture, mobility, and fintech. He is best known as the founder of Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s pioneering digital agriculture platform, which connects smallholder farmers to funding, inputs, and markets to improve productivity and income. Beyond agriculture, Onyeka has launched ventures
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Olumide Soyombo- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards.
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Olumide Soyombo is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and tech ecosystem builder with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He co-founded Bluechip Technologies, a software and consulting firm, where he demonstrated his capability in scaling technology solutions and operational excellence. Later, he transitioned into venture investing, becoming a prominent early-stage investor through funds such as
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Kola Aina – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Kola Aina is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur and investor, widely recognized for his contributions to the African startup ecosystem. He is a founding partner of Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s leading venture capital firms and startup accelerators, which focuses on identifying, funding, and mentoring early-stage technology companies across the continent. With a career spanning both
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Ayobami Akindipe- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Ayobami Akindipe, popularly known as Ayo Akindipe, is a fast-rising Nigerian entrepreneur making waves in the real estate sector. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ACE Real Estate Development Ltd, a company that has quickly established a reputation for innovative housing solutions and affordable property investment opportunities. His journey into real estate
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Sterling Bank – Nominated for Customer-Centric Company of the Year at MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Sterling Bank Plc is one of Nigeria’s most visionary financial institutions, distinguished by its customer-first approach and unwavering commitment to sustainable banking. Founded in 1960 as Nigeria Acceptances Limited (NAL), the bank was converted to a full-fledged commercial bank in 1969, and later became Sterling Bank Plc following a successful consolidation with four other banks
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Fidelity Bank – Nominated for Customer-Centric Company Of the Year at MOI Awards 2025
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Fidelity Bank Plc is one of Nigeria’s most dynamic and resilient financial institutions, with a legacy that dates back to 1987 when it was incorporated and formally commenced operations in 1988. Over the years, the bank has grown from a modest merchant bank to a leading commercial and international bank, securing a universal banking license
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Kola Aina- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Kola Aina is a distinguished investor, entrepreneur, and technology ecosystem builder whose work has significantly shaped the African innovation landscape. He is the Founding Partner of Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most respected early-stage venture capital firms, which has backed over 80 startups across sectors including fintech, healthtech, edtech, agritech, and climate-tech. Through Ventures Platform,
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Adia Sowho- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Adia Sowho is a renowned Nigerian business leader, technology strategist, and transformational executive whose career reflects innovation, resilience, and impact across Africa’s digital economy. With a background in electrical engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, she has consistently bridged the gap between technical expertise and visionary leadership. Adia first made
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Olumide Soyombo- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Olumide Soyombo is a seasoned investor, media innovator, and impact entrepreneur whose work spans venture capital, creative industries, and philanthropy. He is the founder of The Red Africa Group, a media and content enterprise behind lifestyle brands such as Red Media Africa and YNaija, platforms with broad influence among youth and creative startups. As a
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Gbenga Agboola- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Gbenga “GB” Agboola is a visionary fintech entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, one of Africa’s fastest-growing payments platforms serving businesses and consumers across numerous markets. His career reflects a deep commitment to building infrastructure that simplifies cross-border payments and commerce. Under his leadership, Flutterwave has processed billions of dollars in transactions, raised
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Shola Akinlade- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Shola Akinlade is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, Nigeria’s pioneering online payments company which was acquired by Stripe in a historic multi-million-dollar deal. With a background in software development, Shola engineered the architecture that enabled seamless payment experiences for thousands of African businesses. His commitment to building developer-friendly infrastructure helped Paystack drive
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Tayo Oviosu-Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Tayo Oviosu is a pioneering FinTech entrepreneur, author, and investor who founded Paga, a leading mobile payments platform transforming how Africans send and receive money. His career began in Silicon Valley, where he held senior roles at PayPal before returning to Nigeria to create a platform rooted in convenience, trust, and financial access. Paga has
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Odunayo Eweniyi- Nominated For Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Odunayo Eweniyi is a pioneering Nigerian tech entrepreneur and social impact leader who has become one of the most influential voices in Africa’s fintech and advocacy space. She is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of PiggyVest, the continent’s foremost digital savings and investment platform, which has revolutionized how millions of Nigerians plan, save, and
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Mitchell Elegbe- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Mitchell Elegbe is a veteran technology entrepreneur and electrical engineer whose innovations have redefined digital payments across Africa. He is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch, a payment infrastructure company that underpins seamless transactions for individuals, businesses, and governments. Since its inception, Interswitch has become a foundational institution in African fintech, powering
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Odunayo Eweniyi- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Odunayo Eweniyi is a distinguished fintech leader, social entrepreneur, and advocate for gender equality. As co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of PiggyVest, she helped build Nigeria’s leading savings and investment platform, enabling millions to secure their financial futures through seamless digital tools. Her leadership in product development, growth strategy, and user experience has positioned PiggyVest
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Miss Techy- Nominated for Tech Disruptor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Tobi “Miss Techy” Ayeni is a trailblazer in tech communication and inclusion whose work demystifies technology for African audiences. As co-founder of the TechCabal Females in Tech initiative and an award-winning tech journalist, she has made technology more accessible, especially for women and young people. Her writing, podcasts, and speaking engagements span topics such as
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Tosin Eniolorunda- Nominated for Influencer of the Year ( Business & Impact Award) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Tosin Eniolorunda is a visionary fintech entrepreneur and the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc. (formerly TeamApt), one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial technology companies. His career is defined by a mission to drive financial inclusion by building solutions that empower businesses and individuals across the continent. Before establishing Moniepoint, Tosin honed his
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Debola Deji-Kurunmi- Nominated for Influencer of the Year (Business & Impact Award) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Debola Deji-Kurunmi is a transformational catalyst, author, speaker, and public policy advisor whose work has impacted thousands of lives across Africa and beyond. She is the founder of IMMERSE Coaching Company, an organisation focused on helping individuals unlock their potential and build extraordinary lives through personal development and transformational coaching. With a career rooted in
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Ife Durosinmi-Etti- Nominated For Influencer Of The Year ( Business & Impact Award) at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
Ife Durosinmi-Etti is a renowned social entrepreneur, author, and sustainability advocate celebrated for her work in empowering women and young professionals across Africa. She is the founder of Herconomy (formerly AGS Tribe), a women-focused platform dedicated to providing financial resources, capacity building, and networking opportunities for women to thrive in business and careers. Ife has
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