Cardtonic – Nominated for Start up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Monday, 20 October 2025
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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Redtech – Nominated for Start up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Monday, 20 October 2025
Redtech is a Nigerian technology and payment solutions company redefining how digital transactions are executed across industries. With expertise in software engineering, financial systems, and infrastructure, Redtech builds enterprise-grade tools for payments, energy management, and financial inclusion. In 2025, Redtech became a major industry talking point after announcing it had processed over ₦12 trillion in
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Payaza Africa- Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Payaza Africa is a leading Nigerian fintech company dedicated to transforming digital payment solutions across the African continent. Headquartered in Lagos, the company provides businesses with secure, reliable, and scalable payment infrastructure tailored to the unique demands of the region. Its payment gateway supports multiple channels, including card payments, bank transfers, and mobile money, ensuring
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Salubata – Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Salubata is a forward-looking fashion startup that converts plastic waste into modular, customizable footwear using proprietary, carbon-sequestering technology. Founded in 2020 by Fela Buyi Akinse and Yewande Akinse, the company designs shoes whose soles and uppers can be detached and replaced, reducing waste and prolonging product life. With headquarters spanning Nigeria, France, and the US,
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Tix.Africa — Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Tix. Africa is a Lagos-based ticketing startup offering a self-service, mobile-first platform for event creators, festivals, and promoters across Africa. It enables users to build ticketing pages, sell tickets, manage admissions, collect payments, and scan digital tickets via QR-coded check-ins, all without coding. With features like a box-office website builder and streamlined guest admission, Tix
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Palmpay – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
PalmPay is leading the charge as a mobile-first payments platform. PalmPay provides users with a simple, secure, and convenient way to send money, pay bills, shop, and access financial services all from their smartphones. The startup’s mission is clear: to make digital finance accessible to everyone, from urban professionals to rural communities often excluded from
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Moniepoint- Nominated for Startup of the Year Award at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Founded as TeamApt in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, Moniepoint has matured into one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintechs, offering an integrated banking, credit, and payment ecosystem for SMEs. The company powers digital payments, business banking, and credit, operating under a CBN-regulated microfinance bank that serves over 10 million individuals and businesses. In October
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Shuttlers – Nominated For Start Up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Shuttlers is a Nigerian mobility startup designing tech-enabled mass transit services to bring order to chaotic urban commuting. Without owning vehicles, it partners with bus operators and leverages a mobile app to sell scheduled, ticketed seats on fixed routes offering reliability, safety, and predictability for daily commuters. By early 2025, it deployed 20 compressed natural
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Dataleum – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
In the evolving digital economy, where data drives decision-making and technology fuels growth, Dataleum has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic startups, reshaping how talent is developed and deployed. Founded with the mission of bridging the gap between raw potential and global opportunities, Dataleum focuses on training, mentoring, and connecting young Africans to high-demand
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Emergency Response Africa – Nominated for Start-Up of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Through its digital platform, ERA connects patients to first responders, ambulances, and hospitals in real-time, bringing efficiency to a system often slowed down by poor infrastructure. With just a few taps, users can access 24/7 emergency medical support, ensuring that help is never out of reach. Beyond technology, ERA is building a network of trained
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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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