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Code, Culture, and Career Growth: A Retrospective into Chibuokem’s Career as a Product Engineer

Chibuokem Onyekwelu is a Software Engineer with about five years of experience, mainly focused on building mobile applications. He’s currently a Senior Engineer at FacilityBills, a company that streamlines facility management processes and empowers utility ecosystems. Chibuokem is dedicated to building products that matter and providing the best customer experience for
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Design Expert, Ayomide Ogunbayo awarded for her Impact

Ayomide Ogunbayo has been awarded as the 246th Certified Global Tech Hero, an honor that celebrates both her remarkable contributions to user-centered design and her unwavering dedication to inclusive technology. Over the past four years, Ayomide has woven research-led insights into every project she undertakes, from shaping fintech platforms for thousands of merchants to
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Fresh controversy rocks CCHub as a third startup calls out their lack of transparency in Fellowship selection process

In the growing conversation around equity in African education technology, one critical question remains insufficiently asked: Who gets to shape the future of learning on our continent—and in what language? As the founder of Okubo Wisdom Legacies, a LangTech venture dedicated to preserving and revitalizing indigenous African languages, I have watched with concern as
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The Connected Awards Immortalize Jessica Ugwe

Jessica Ugwe stands at the forefront of digital identity innovation. Her professional odyssey began in Lagos, navigating the intricacies of product support and transaction monitoring. At Venture Garden Group, she defined roadmaps for cross‑border payment platforms; at Barclays, she refined her customer‑centric approach; and at ZeroLight, she honed agile practices for
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Time to End the Silence: The Case for Transparency in Nigeria’s EdTech Funding Landscape

History shows that development without accountability breeds fragile institutions and the recent unrest in Nigeria’s EdTech sector spearheaded by Izesan Limited and backed by Dumena—signals more than a disagreement, it marks a critical reckoning within the ecosystem. These two organizations have become essential to Nigeria’s educational future with Izesan! working to
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Ifeanyi Hilary Madu Recognized as a Certified Global Tech Hero for Advancing Inclusive Digital Innovation

Ifeanyi Hilary Madu has been named the 239th Certified Global Tech Hero in recognition of his exceptional blend of technical mastery, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to using technology as a force for inclusive growth. As a Software Engineer at The Range, one of the UK’s leading retailers, Ifeanyi has played a pivotal role in […]
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Digitalisation key to Nigeria’s economic transformation- Experts

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigeria’s economic advancement hinges on digital transformation, according to technology experts and economists who spoke at the 2025 NESA Economic Discourse held at the University of Lagos. Delivering the keynote address, Mr. DeRemi Atanda, managing director of Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), described digitalisation as a powerful force capable
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Glo offers affordable voice, data roaming for Hajj travellers in Saudi Arabia

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Globacom has unveiled affordable voice and data roaming packages for Nigerians travelling to Saudi Arabia, especially during the ongoing Hajj season, offering them seamless connectivity at highly competitive rates. According to the telecom operator, the packages are designed not only for pilgrims but also for customers visiting the country for business or
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NESREA to launch digital waste marketplace, targets 10,000 users in 4 months

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has announced plans to launch a digital platform—Waste Marketplace Nigeria—to facilitate waste transactions and drive the implementation of a circular economy across the country. In a statement issued by NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, Mrs Nwamaka Ejiofor, said the
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From Network Intrusion Battles to Cloud Security Breakthroughs: GiOlufemi Owolabi on Securing Healthcare IT in Globalized World

As cyber threats evolve faster than policies, GiOlufemi Owolabi stands out as a new-generation security engineer who blends technical expertise with business intelligence. With over 7 years of hands-on experience spanning telecom, enterprise, and healthcare IT, the Nigerian-born cloud security specialist has navigated his way from crisis response in Lagos to defending
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Open Letter from Dumena: Championing Transparency and Grassroots Impact in African Innovation

To the African innovation community and its stakeholders, At Dumena, we are committed to empowering African children aged 5 to 18 with transformative technology education, fostering skills to thrive in a digital world. Our work is deeply rooted in Nigerian communities, where we prioritize measurable, grassroots impact. Yet, as revealed in a Fact-Finding Report on […]