Name

Sector

Sex

Blurb

Abdulazeez Oguntoyinbo

Fintech

male

"Oguntoynbo developed the Field Collector App, a purpose built mobile application designed for thrift collectors and loan officers, enabling them to digitize and streamline their daily field operations. With the app, users can effortlessly register new customers, record deposits and withdrawals, view transaction histories, generate account statements, and even print receipts on the go. It brings convenience, transparency, and efficiency to informal savings and lending systems, helping to modernize traditional financial services and improve access to finance in underserved communities."

Abdulmuhmin Aminu

Fintech

male

"Underserved micro traders and artisans in Lagos often face significant hurdles when trying to access financial services. These individuals typically spend considerable time and money traveling up to 5km to a Microfinance Bank (MFB) just to apply for a loan. The process is both expensive and time-consuming, as they can spend up to 15% of the loan amount on processing fees and wait as long as 7-21 days to receive the funds. Exacerbating the problem, many of these entrepreneurs lack the digital and financial literacy to navigate formal banking systems or even own a smartphone. To address these challenges, Abdulmuhmin has developed a microcredit led digital bank specifically designed for the underserved population. This bank operates through a network of approved loan agents who are located directly within low income communities. Instead of relying on a physical bank branch, the system uses a banking app on the agents' smartphone, Users can simply walk up to a stationed agent to apply for or repay a loan, open a fully functional bank account in just five minutes, apply for a debit card, deposit savings, or send and receive money. To further enhance accessibility, mobile agents on bicycles travel to users' doorsteps, collecting daily savings in real-time. This model not only makes loans completely accessible to those who are not digitally literate but also cuts the cost and time required to access financial services by 50%. Additionally, agents provide on-demand financial literacy education, empowering users with the knowledge they need to manage their finances effectively. "

Bello Ismail

Fintech

male

"Lagos faces increasing security challenges, yet there is a lack of structured training programs to equip young people with practical knowledge of security technologies. Without these skills, many youths remain unprepared to contribute to or benefit from the growing demand for technical solutions in surveillance, access control, and safety systems. Bello aims to address this challenge through the deployment of targeted security technology trainings, with a focus on students in higher institutions, technical colleges, and vocational schools. These trainings will offer both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience with modern security devices."

Aishat Ismail

Fintech

female

In many parts of Africa, entrepreneurs struggle with inventory management due to poor internet connectivity, limited financial access, and language barriers. Aishat Ismail’s solution is a mobile first, offlinen enabled inventory management app tailored to the realities of African wholesalers. The app integrates with mobile money platforms for financial inclusion, supports multiple local languages, and ensures data privacy. By bridging the digital divide, this tool empowers small businesses to grow, adapt, and thrive even in the most underserved areas.

Orezimena Christopher

Fintech

male

As the cost of solar installation continues to rise due to inflation, forex instability, and import tariffs, solar power has become a dream deferred for many Nigerians. Christopher’s solution breaks this barrier through a one year solar ownership installment plan, a monthly subscription method, and the creation of a solar cooperative. This approach empowers low income households to access clean, reliable energy without the burden of upfront costs, bringing solar closer to the common man.

Maryann Atologbe

Fintech

female

"Nigerian households and businesses face a critical problem stemming from conventional dishwashing products. Many popular dishwashing liquids contain harsh chemicals, such as caustic soda, which research shows can cause skin and hand irritation for one in ten users. This not only poses a health risk but also contributes to a massive environmental problem, as Nigeria generates over 2.5 million tons of plastic waste annually, with a significant portion coming from single-use plastic bottles. This leaves consumers with a difficult choice between cleaning effectiveness and personal and environmental safety. MaryAnn, through her brand Machoice Nigeria, has developed an innovative solution to this dual problem. The innovation lies in her production of a less toxic, eco-friendly dishwashing liquid that eliminates harsh chemicals like caustic soda. Instead, the product leverages the power of natural enzymes derived from post-harvest fruit waste, locally sourced oils, and vegetable glycerine. To combat plastic waste, Machoice offers a unique eco-top-up refill service that allows customers to refill any container in unlimited volumes, drastically reducing the use of single use plastic bottles. The company's commitment to sustainability is further solidified by its offering of biodegradable, plantbased sponges as an alternative to conventional plastic ones. This comprehensive approach provides a healthy and environmentally conscious dish-care solution for Nigerian households and businesses "

Sevav Ityoikaa

Fintech

male

"With over 12.5 million low-income earners in Lagos alone, many hardworking individuals remain excluded from formal financial systems, limiting access to credit, savings, and long-term economic stability. Sevav’s innovation introduces a savings platform designed for low income earners, empowering them to save securely, earn interest, and build a credit score, laying the groundwork for greater financial inclusion."

Timothy Omamegbe

Fintech

male

In Lagos State, scams and fraud have eroded trust between buyers and sellers, slowing the growth of e-commerce and digital marketplaces. Many hesitate to transact online for fear of losing money, and freelancers often struggle to get paid after completing project milestones. Timothy’s solution, Trusta, uses a secure escrow system where payments are held until the buyer confirms receipt of goods or services. For milestone based projects, funds are released step-by-step as each stage is completed and approved, ensuring fairness and restoring trust in digital transactions.

ugwu Violet Chidinma

Trade/Commerce

female

"In Lagos, unemployment and hunger continue to push many into social vices such as kidnapping and petty crime. Limited access to practical skills training leaves individuals without sustainable income opportunities. Through a hands on vocational training program, Ugwu empowers participants with soap making skills, guiding them from production to income generation. By combining awareness, practical knowledge, and mentorship, it creates pathways out of poverty while promoting self reliance and community safety."

Casandra Nwokporo

Fintech

female

"In Lagos, many differently abled young people in secondary schools face limited opportunities to learn practical skills that can help them earn an income and live independently. This lack of access often leaves them excluded from economic participation and self-reliance. The Cassandra Centre addresses this gap by providing tailored vocational training in crafts such as crochet, beadwork, art, and music, supported by a sheltered workshop environment. Through mentorship and guided skill application, beneficiaries create and sell handmade products, gaining both income and confidence to become active, self dependent contributors to their communities."

Deborah Aiuagelemho-Oloma

Edu Tech

female

"In Lagos, families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often struggle to access the care they need due to high costs, limited availability, and low awareness of effective therapies like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). With over a million Nigerian children diagnosed, many caregivers feel isolated, unsupported, and unsure of how to help their children thrive. Deborah’s innovation, NaijaCare, is a mobile app that brings ABA therapy directly to caregivers’ hands. It offers culturally tailored learning modules, behavior tracking, daily routines, and caregiver journaling, all with offline access and support in local languages such as Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo making quality autism care more accessible, affordable, and inclusive."

Eke Chiamaka

Health tech

female

"In Badagry and surrounding areas, many expecting mothers especially petty traders, struggle to save gradually for delivery related expenses, lack of access to interest free loans for post-natal needs, and often pay higher prices for essential baby items when buying in small quantities. Price fluctuations for diapers, baby food, and other necessities further strain their limited resources. Moni4Pikin offers a lifeline by enabling mothers-to-be to save little-by-little toward pre- and post-natal costs, access no interest loans for hospital bills and essential care, and purchase baby items like diapers, clothes, and food at wholesale prices through their Moni4Pikin wallet, ensuring better preparation and reduced financial stress."

Gift Diepriye Okunye-olu

Tech Innovation

female

"In Lagos, many skilled artisans remain trapped in poverty despite having valuable expertise, as they struggle with low visibility and limited access to clients. Without steady work opportunities, they face unemployment and financial instability, perpetuating inequality. Gift’s Fix platform connects artisans directly with clients , much like Uber connects drivers and riders, offering visibility, inclusiveness, and fairness. By bridging this gap, Fix empowers artisans to secure consistent jobs, earn sustainable incomes, and break free from the poverty cycle."

Hope chidiebube Isaac

Tech Innovation

female

"In Lagos, poor hygiene fuels the spread of disease and worsens living conditions, with many households and institutions unable to access affordable, quality cleaning products. While demand for such products is growing, local supply remains limited and often substandard. Hope addresses this gap by manufacturing and distributing affordable, effective, locally made cleaning solutions, including toilet cleaners, liquid hand soaps, and laundry soaps improving hygiene and health in the community."

Ijeoma Ekeoma

Creative sector

female

"In Lagos, where over 1,000 tonnes of textile waste are produced daily, discarded fabrics from shops, markets, and industries are piling up in landfills or being burnt, releasing toxic greenhouse gases that harm the environment and human health. Most of this waste - comprising cotton, polyester, silk, and fiber takes years to decompose, and less than 1% is creatively reused by artisans. Ijeoma’s Sustainable Fabric Thread (Susty Fab Thread) tackles this crisis by collecting textile waste and transforming it into high-quality products like knitting wool, blankets, and thread through innovative recycling. She collaborates with local markets, promoting a circular economy, and meeting international quality standards. Susty Fab Thread reduces pollution, conserves resources, and offers affordable, sustainable alternatives to traditionally manufactured items."

Nkeiruka Achakpo

Fintech

female

"Small businesses in Nigeria have a mortality rate of 90–95% within their first five years, with only 5–10% surviving. This is largely due to unstructured business handling and poor management practices. Nkiruka's mobile app offers an all-in-one business management solution for small and medium enterprises, covering sales, products, expenses, inventory, and finances. It empowers entrepreneurs with tools for simplicity, efficiency, and growth, all from their mobile device, with plans to expand across Africa."

Nneka Amafor

Health tech

female

In Lagos State, many lives are lost due to delayed emergency response and lack of access to prompt, affordable life-saving interventions. With first aid illiteracy and underdeveloped emergency medical services contributing to approximately 288,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, timely care is a critical challenge. To tackle this, an Nneka has developed an innovative Health Emergency Response App, which uses AI-powered voice technology to quickly connect patients to live health experts, ensuring immediate support. This solution enhances access to affordable emergency care and helps reduce preventable deaths and long term disabilities across Lagos.

Oleka Kelechi

Fintech

male

Millions across West and Central Africa suffer from harvest shortfalls due to a broken agricultural supply chain and lack of credit assurance for farmers and suppliers. This disrupts production and access to markets, leaving 48 million people vulnerable. Kelechi has developed a new agri-trade platform that bridges these gaps by linking farmers with buyers and providing farmers with vital inputs upfront. Suppliers receive immediate credit assurance once deliveries are confirmed, fostering trust and efficiency in the supply chain and boosting agricultural productivity in the region.

Oluwabunmi Kushimo

Tech Innovation

female

Oluwabumi understands firsthand the challenges African creators face monetization gaps, IP vulnerability, digital exclusion, and financial barriers, that often leave their creativity undervalued and underserved. To change this, Oluwabumi champions Taru, a mobile-first, video enabled creative ecosystem designed to empower creators like herself. With features such as Creator Wallets for instant monetization, Creator Villages for community support, and proof-of-creativity IP protection, Oluwabumi is helping to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for sustainable creative growth across Africa.

Oluwatoyin John

Agric

female

Oluwatoyin is committed to solving the challenges that plague agricultural goods transportation and the often fragile relationship between farmers and consumers, which directly impacts food consumption and security. Through her initiative No To Hunger, Oluwatoyin provides essential warehouse storage facilities that accommodate both perishable and non-perishable products. By bringing farmers’ products closer to consumers, she is helping to reduce food waste, improve supply chain efficiency, and ensure more reliable access to fresh and affordable food for communities.

Omobolanle Ayo-Alake

Tech Innovation

female

"In Lagos State, about 80% of the 4.9 million households commute daily to demanding and time consuming jobs, leaving them with little or no time to complete personal tasks, errands, or daily plans. This constant pressure leads to increased stress, anxiety, and missed opportunities to focus on important aspects of life. To tackle this, Omobolanle’s Delice Logistics Services (DLS) offers a unique errand running service that helps busy Lagos workers and households manage their daily errands such as grocery shopping and personal tasks; efficiently and reliably. DLS fills a critical gap in the market, enabling clients to save time, reduce stress, and better balance their work and personal lives."

Omodolapo Idowu

Fintech

female

"Many young people struggle with debt accumulation due to a lack of understanding about effective debt management, which often leads to excessive borrowing and challenges in loan repayment. Additionally, this knowledge gap causes missed opportunities to save, invest, and build long-term wealth. To address this, Omodolapo offers personalized financial coaching aimed at young individuals. Her service equips them with essential financial skills such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt, empowering a new generation to take control of their finances and secure a more stable financial future."

Rukayat OmowunmiAdebayo- Ajeyomi

Fintech

female

"Rukayat is dedicated to addressing the financial exclusion faced by millions of Nigerians, especially rural women and low income groups. With around 30% of adult women lacking access to formal and informal financial services, many struggle to save, grow businesses, and manage financial risks, perpetuating cycles of poverty. To change this, Rukayat leverages blockchain technology to build secure, transparent, and affordable platforms that provide micro loans and financial literacy resources tailored specifically for rural women and low income communities. Her solution supports business growth and credit building, empowering women to improve their livelihoods and withstand economic shocks sustainably."

Serina Whyte

Edu Tech

female

"Millions of people with disabilities face significant barriers in entering the workforce. Despite their skills and qualifications, they often struggle to find accessible job opportunities and supportive communities. Traditional job platforms are not designed to meet their specific needs, leaving a vast pool of talent underutilized and creating a significant social and economic challenge. Serina Whyte has developed an innovative solution to this problem with her web application which focuses on creating an inclusive, barrier-free platform that connects people with disabilities to meaningful work. The application provides accessible job opportunities and internships tailored to their specific needs. Beyond job listings, the platform fosters a supportive community, empowering individuals to transition back into the workforce with confidence. By addressing the unique challenges faced by this demographic, Serina's solution not only facilitates job placements but also promotes entrepreneurship and social inclusion. "

Bolarinwa odupe

Fintech

female

"Traditional cross-border payments are often slow, expensive, and inefficient, making it difficult for SMEs and merchants in Africa to close sales, especially with firsttime customers. High fees, liquidity challenges, and banking restrictions further strain businesses, contributing to a high failure rate within the first few years. Bolarinwa is solving these issues through Centiiv, a payment gateway and stablecoin neobank designed to simplify global payments for African businesses. Centiiv enables instant, low-cost cross-border payments using stablecoins, offers a merchant friendly checkout system with fiat payouts, and provides an escrow service that builds trust between merchants and customers. By seamlessly integrating with fintechs and SMEs, Bolarinwa is helping African businesses close sales faster and reduce losses, empowering them to thrive in global commerce."

Augusta Okafor

Health tech

female

"Urban hospitals in Nigeria often prematurely discard functional medical equipment due to a shortage of trained biomedical engineers and lack of maintenance personnel. Meanwhile, rural hospitals and underserved regions face a critical shortage of essential medical devices, and rising medical waste worsens environmental and health concerns. Augusta Okafor is addressing these challenges through AMP’s Donate Medical Platform (CSR Initiative), which collects, refurbishes, and redistributes underutilized medical equipment to underserved areas. Her solution also includes a service linking hospitals with skilled engineers for on-demand maintenance, alongside an e-commerce platform connecting global suppliers with African healthcare providers. Integrated logistics and warehousing support ensure effective delivery and sustainability, helping bridge the healthcare equipment gap across Nigeria."

Bello Rukayat

Fintech

female

Regxta is an inclusive digital platform that offers quick and easy access to financial services for unbanked individuals and micro-businesses in rural and peri-urban communities across Africa. The platform provides instant underwriting and loan disbursement to those without a borrowing history. Users can also open accounts, save money, and generate financial records with the help of trained community agents.