Republic Capital - Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards

Republic Capital – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards

Republic Capital is a venture-capital firm founded in 2019 and based in New York City. The firm focuses on investing in companies developing frontier technologies, particularly in deep tech, fintech, and Web3. Republic Capital positions itself as a partner for “a non-obvious future,” deploying capital and venture expertise into startups that challenge conventional markets. Unlike
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JumpCapital - Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards

JumpCapital – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards

Jump Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, United States. They specialise in backing early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, with special focus in fintech, application software and infrastructure software.  The firm describes itself as “founder-focused, low-ego,” and emphasises hands-on support rather than passive investment. For example, portfolio companies note
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John Ugbe – Nominated for Man of Steel of the Year at the MOI Awards

John Ugbe – Nominated for Man of Steel of the Year at the MOI Awards

John Ugbe is the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, the company behind DStv and GOtv.  He is one of the key leaders shaping Nigeria’s television and entertainment industry. Ugbe studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.  He later earned an MBA from the University of Liverpool. He grew up
Tega Clifford - Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards

Tega Clifford – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards

Oghenetega Enyoyi Clifford, widely known as Tega Clifford or Tega of Lagos, is a Chartered Banker, YouTuber, and Digital Content Creator who represents the perfect blend of professionalism and creativity.  Born on February 25, 1999, and originally from Delta State, Nigeria, Tega has built an impressive career that bridges the worlds of finance, media, and
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Cowrywise - Nominated for Customer Centric of the Year at the MOI Awards

Cowrywise – Nominated for Customer Centric Company of the Year at the MOI Awards

Cowrywise is a Nigerian fintech company that makes saving and investing easy for everyone. The platform helps users automate their finances, turning the once stressful process of planning savings or choosing investments into a simple, disciplined routine.  Whether you want to save daily, weekly, monthly, Cowrywise ensures your money grows steadily with better returns than
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Mainstack - Nominated for Start Up of the Year at the MOI Awards

Mainstack – Nominated for Start Up of the Year at the MOI Awards

Mainstack Africa is one of the new-generation fintech startups helping Africans sell, earn, and get paid globally without needing a complicated setup.  The platform allows creators, freelancers, and small businesses to create online storefronts, receive international payments, and manage their sales, all without writing a single line of code. Founded in 2022 by Ayobami Oyaleke
Cardtonic - Nominated for Start up of the Year at the MOI Awards

Cardtonic – Nominated for Start up of the Year at the MOI Awards

Cardtonic has become a household name in Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech space. The platform allows users to buy and sell gift cards, pay bills, purchase gadgets, and get virtual dollar cards, all in one place. But behind its sleek app and social media presence lies a story of innovation, risk, and resilience. Founded in 2019 by
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Kidbaby - Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards

Kidbaby – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards

Kidbaby, born Aliyat Olamide, is a fast-rising Nigerian skitmaker, TikTok comedian, and actress widely known for her unique baby-like voice and playful comedic style. She gained fame in November 2022 after one of her comedy videos, shared by a friend, went viral across social media platforms. Often compared to Helen Paul and regarded as her
Morenike Molehin - Nominated for Business and Impact of the Year at the MOI Awards

Morenike Molehin – Nominated for Business and Impact of the Year at the MOI Awards

Morenike Molehin, born on May 5, 1989, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, designer, and media personality.  She is the founder of Oak and Teak, one of Nigeria’s growing interior design and furniture brands, and the convener of the GWR (Grow With Renny) Conference, a platform that empowers women to pursue purpose and
Oladotun Ajayi - Nominated for Business and Impact of the Year at the MOI Awards

Oladotun Ajayi – Nominated for Business and Impact of the Year at the MOI Awards

At just 21, Oladotun Ajayi has achieved what many only dream of using the power of social media to drive real impact among young people.  The Oyo State–born changemaker is a fourth-year Nursing student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and the co-founder of Students on LinkedIn, a growing community helping university students connect
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Your Money Guy - Nominated for Influencer Business and Impact of the Year at the MOI Awards 

Your Money Guy – Nominated for Influencer Business and Impact of the Year at the MOI Awards 

In a country where many young people are still learning to trust the stock market, Feji Iyeke is proving that smart investing is not just for the older generation.  Popularly known as “Your Money Guy,” Feji has become one of the most recognizable young voices teaching Nigerians how to build wealth through patience, knowledge, and
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Christiana Okere - Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 35

Christiana Okere – Nominated for Young Executive to Watch Under 40 at the MOI Awards

Christiana Okere is the co-founder of myStash, a fast-growing fintech platform that empowers Nigerians to save and manage money with ease. Built around the idea of making savings simple and rewarding, myStash has gained traction among young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs who are seeking smarter ways to secure their financial future. With her leadership, the
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Uba Sani - Nominated for Frontier Leadership Excellence Award at the MOI Awards

Uba Sani – For the ‘Frontier Leadership Excellence Award’ at the MOI Awards 2025

Uba Sani is not your everyday politician. He grew from a modest background into one of Nigeria’s most influential leaders, carrying with him the spirit of activism, the mind of an engineer, and the heart of a reformer.  Today, as the Governor of Kaduna State, he is celebrated both at home and abroad for his
Alex Otti - Nominated for People's Choice Award at the MOI Awards

Alex Otti – For the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at the MOI Awards 2025

When the story of modern leadership in Nigeria is told, one name that stands out is Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, an economist, banker, philanthropist, and now the Governor of Abia State.  His journey is not just one of professional excellence but also of resilience, vision, and an unwavering connection with the people he serves.