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Even on the off-chance that the names Bola Akindele and Courteville Business Solutions don’t ring a bell, as long as you’ve had to register a vehicle in Nigeria, you must have at least heard of AutoReg. The story of the man behind the above brands is one of sheer serendipity. Before he left paid employment in…
It is the dream of many secondary school students in Nigeria to gain admission into an institution of higher learning immediately after school, but not for Samson Goddy. After completing his secondary education at 16, he decided to take a break from school. In his words, “I wanted to prepare myself as a computer scientist…
Based in Lagos, LoshesChocolate produces made in Nigeria chocolates. Founder, Femi Oyedipe shares her entrepreneurial journey and passion for chocolates.
In a classroom at the Electronic Engineering Department of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), a lecturer teaching the theories and principles of engineering mentioned an equation and its constituent constant. A curious student wanted to know the value of that constant and how it applied in real life, he wasn’t ready for the answer.…
As the CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest enterprise internet service providers, Muyiwa Ogungboye prides himself in his capacity to endure hardship. But things were so difficult in the earlier days of building his company — eStream Networks — that he almost threw in the towel twice. On one occasion, crucial equipment got fried up,…
A decade ago, Chimezie Emewulu and Chibuzor Onwurah left behind impressive academic degrees and a promising professional career to pursue their passion for solving problems using technology. They founded Seamfix, a leading provider of technology solutions and services in Nigeria and Africa. “Our vision is to build platforms that enable millions of businesses and individuals to…
Tobi Eyinade is the founder of Roving Heights, an online book distribution and sales platform. Tobi shares her passion for books and more in this interview.
A well-funded business with poor execution will still die — Collins Onuegbu, founder Signal Alliance
Fresh from completing his mandatory youth service in Jos, Plateau state, Collins Onuegbu decided it was in his best interest to relocate to Surulere, Lagos which he considers the hub of the tech industry at the time. “I decided I was going to be in the tech industry since I had a degree in electronics…
Tosin Ajibade is a popular lifestyle blogger and Founder of Olorisupergal. Techpoint had an interview with her where she shared her journey and challenges.
Blessing Achu is the CEO of 360 Creative Hub, Nigeria’s first co-sewing hub. Techpoint had a interview with her where she shared her journey, challenges and optimism.
Etisalat has placed a lot of trust on the new board member, but so many uncertainties still surround their ability to effect transformation in the company
Living and schooling in Lagos toughened me up. Having to wake up early to catch the school bus prepared me for the work life. — Oluwatoyin Abegunde On a particularly wet morning at the General Electric (GE) office in Lagos, a woman donning a red jacket walks down her work-space to receive the Techpoint team. For…
Yele Okeremi is the CEO of Precise Financial Systems, a software development company. He shares his insight on building a successful IT business.
Ayeni Adekunle is the founder and CEO of BHM Group, a media company under which popular brands like NET and BlackHouse Media are subsidiaries. Often referred to as Ayeni The Great, he is a Pan-Africanist to the core. This philosophy reflects in many elements of the BHM Group identity. For example, the name ‘BlackHouse’ is inspired…
Funke Opeke after seeing the low internet connectivity in Nigeria decided to find a lasting solution. Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about her.
Tayo and Affiong are our relationship goals. We love that they are both successful, cute together and fun-loving.
Tayo Oviosu is the CEO and founder of Paga, a mobile payments company he founded in 2009 to enable universal access to financial services for Nigerians.
Emeka Okoye has over 15 years industry experience behind him. He recently dropped by at Techpoint for a chat about the Nigerian tech ecosystem.
The man behind the iROKO brand is a celebrity in the Nigerian tech scene. Think you know Jason Njoku? Here are 8 things you probably did not know about him.
Before they bought Chinedu Echeruo’s startup for $1b in 2013, no one associated Nigerians with Apple. But there are exceptional Nigerians working at Apple