Category: Technology

In the heart of Africa’s bustling tech scene, a young Nigerian talent named Oluwadare Oluwaseyi is quietly making waves. 

A graduate with first-class honours in Accounting and Finance from Lead City University, Oluwadare has defied expectations, carving his path from academic excellence to becoming a sought-after software engineer.

Oluwadare is well known for crafting world-class user experiences that are intuitive, accessible and inclusive.

Oluwadare’s journey began a world away, in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. Driven by a natural curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, he devoured technology from a young age.

This innate aptitude and an unwavering dedication to his studies propelled him to the top of his class, earning him the prestigious first-class honours distinction.

However, Oluwadare’s ambitions extended beyond academic achievement. He saw technology not just as a field of study but as a powerful tool for positive change. 

He dreamt of creating software that would not only be technically sound but also user-friendly and accessible, empowering individuals and communities.

With this vision in mind, Oluwadare set his sights on putting the African tech hub on the world map. Undeterred by the challenges of navigating a new environment and culture, he immersed himself in the city’s dynamic tech scene.

His exceptional skills and unwavering determination soon caught the eye of leading tech companies, and he landed a coveted role as a software engineer.

Oluwadare’s approach to software development is characterised by a deep understanding of human behaviour and meticulous attention to detail. 

He believes the best user experiences are invisible, seamlessly integrating into the user’s flow without creating friction or frustration.

“I’m obsessed with understanding how people interact with technology,” he explains, his voice alive with passion. “It’s not just about coding; it’s about creating experiences that feel natural, intuitive, and almost invisible. The user shouldn’t have to think about how the technology works. They should just be able to use it effortlessly.”

This philosophy is evident in the projects Oluwadare has undertaken. He has played a key role in developing user-friendly interfaces for complex software applications, making them accessible to a broader range of users at some of Africa’s most prestigious, VC-backed startups like Paystack and Printivo. He has also been instrumental in developing intuitive web apps with which millions of users interact.

Oluwadare’s dedication to his craft has not gone unnoticed. He has garnered recognition within the tech industry, featuring his work in leading publications and conferences. However, his greatest satisfaction comes from his work’s positive impact on users.

“The most rewarding part is seeing how my work makes a difference in people’s lives,” he says, a genuine smile lighting up his face. “Whether it’s helping someone connect with loved ones more easily or making a complex task more efficient, knowing that my work has a positive impact is what truly motivates me.”

As Oluwadare continues his journey in the ever-evolving world of technology, one thing is certain: his unwavering commitment to excellence, his user-centric approach, and his passion for creating positive change will continue to propel him forward, making him a name to watch in the years to come. 

He is a shining example of the transformative power of talent, dedication, and a vision for a more user-friendly future.

Vee69’s CEO Florence Achado has emerged winner of the Advertising Week Africa Future is Female Award, the first on the continent.

The global award shortlisted 25 among the scores of women nominated or entered for the award from across Africa last year.

Achado shone forth in the galaxy of female advertising professionals selected based on  proven achievements, demonstrated ability to effect change in organizations, commitment to external impact, ability to mentor others, and professional endorsement.

Global President of Advertising Week Ruth Mortimer announced Achado and other nine nominees’ adjudged winners of the continental award at an exclusive award night in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week.

The Future is Female is more than the winners,” says Mortimer. It’s a community we promote and nurture.”

Achado has always believed in the industry’s major strength—diversity—which empowers female practitioners to maximize their potential.

“The conservative, conventional, societal mores that place limitations on women have never been anything I agree with,” she says in her response to the award on social media.

Women, thankfully, are filling gaps in a variety of sectors now, which is fantastic.”

A graduate of marketing and advertising from Coventry, in the U.K., Achado started Vee69 in Nigeria at the onset of the internet disruption, and has powered on since then.

“At Vee69, we live with a purpose, and that purpose lights our paths,” she says.

 In a post about the occasion, Ruth Mortimer, president of Advertising Week worldwide, remarked to the winners, “you’re all so inspiring”

Securenet Satcoms Systems Limited (SSSL) co-founder Jeremiah Akpabio has said that expanding satellite communications is crucial for Nigeria’s security and economic growth. With a wealth of experience in satellite networks, Akpabio highlights the potential of satellite technology to address critical national challenges, including border security, economic development, and infrastructure modernization.

Akpabio said Nigeria’s borders face significant security threats, such as unauthorized crossings, smuggling, and trafficking. He explained how satellite communications offer a robust solution to these challenges by providing real-time imagery and data analytics, enabling authorities to monitor and respond effectively to illegal activities. The Adaptive Sensor Analytics Project (ASAP), which uses automated data analytics to process satellite imagery, is one example of how this technology can enhance surveillance and security. Akpabio’s experience in maritime satellite systems underscores the critical role of such technology in national security. His work on a Geographic Information System for the Nigerian Navy significantly improved the surveillance of Nigeria’s waterways, demonstrating the transformative potential of satellite communications in border security.

Beyond security, expanding satellite communications infrastructure offers significant economic opportunities. The satellite communications sector can drive economic growth, create high-skilled jobs, and stimulate activity across various regions. Akpabio emphasizes the importance of investing in training for young Nigerians, who could become key players in this sector, driving innovation and economic development. He also highlights how satellite technology can support various industries, from agriculture to healthcare, by providing tailored solutions that improve service delivery and quality of life.

Akpabio concludes that Nigeria has the potential to build a world-class satellite communications network that serves both national security and economic interests. However, to fully realize these benefits, the country must address challenges related to privatization, investment, and technological advancement. Akpabio calls for collaboration between government officials, industry leaders, and citizens to harness the full potential of satellite communications and shape a secure, connected, and prosperous Nigeria.

Expanding satellite communications is not just a technological upgrade for Nigeria—it is a strategic imperative that will have a profound impact on the nation’s future. By investing in this critical infrastructure, Nigeria can enhance its security, stimulate economic growth, and improve national infrastructure, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous future.

Content Creator and Influencer Suleman Alimat Sadia has said acquiring skills is best for everyone in today’s society.

She stated this at a one day symposium in honour of graduands in digital marketing, fashion designing and others.

Alimat said it was a delight to see a new set of entrepreneurs emerge, who will be doing their best to also produce other entrepreneurs.

“The days are gone, when people paid attention to education, now is the time where even graduates are acquiring skills.

“Look at people with skills today, they’re the ones driving the private sector economy, and that would have been possible only with skills,” she said.

She advised the graduands to make good their trainings and understand that a lot is expected of them.

The 21st century man spends hours and days in communicating, using different means of communication in our today’s society.

Before the advent of Communication gadgets, we operated through the exchange of letters, and through third parties.

The coming of Communication gadgets gave rise to Pointek, and it emerged a firm of sought, by top individuals and organizations.

“It has been a long time I started patronizing Pointek, because of their durability and affordable gadgets,” Ismail Sadiq, a customer of the brand said.

He added: “When I first stepped into their office, I was given a priority treatment, then I knew I was at the right place.”

His brother Salisu Ibrahim, said: “My brother brought me here and told me he was treated well here. So we decided to be coming here.

“The company has brought alot of innovations to the Communication Industry with improved technology, so, we’re happy to be home with them.”

Praise Ohanwe, a successful author and social media strategist, has launched a new book, “Digital products mastery.”

The book, according to the author, serves as a guide for entrepreneurs and experts looking to build profitable online businesses around their skills and expertise using digital products and proven social media marketing models.

Speaking with newsmen, he said the inspiration for the book came from his personal experiences as an online entrepreneur, where he found himself struggling with the many conflicting opinions and complex processes in the online space.

However, after overcoming these challenges and achieving success, he realised that building a profitable online business doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seemed.

“Digital Products Mastery” offers a comprehensive and practical guide for anyone looking to start earning massively by creating and selling digital products online. The book’s beginner-friendly approach and proven success strategies make it a must-read for any entrepreneur or expert looking to take their online business to the next level.

On what the author thinks about working with Worital Publishing Company, he said “Worital is amazing. I loved how they handled my book publishing and printing. The attention to detail is top-notch. The glossy look of my book attracts attention every time I take it out.

Plus, I loved the professionalism the team displayed. How they were able to deliver such flawless work within the timeframe they did baffles me. When it comes to publishing in Africa, Worital takes the lead.”

The book is divided into three parts, each providing practical and beginner-friendly advice on how to create and sell digital products online. The first part covers the basics of creating profitable digital products, the second part teaches how to leverage social media to reach a global buying audience, and the third part focuses on scaling and multiplying income through digital products.

Ohanwe wrote the book in just 12 days while juggling other commitments, including hosting a highly-anticipated workshop and working on other projects. The book was published under the supervision of his editor and book consultant, Eno Sam, and the publisher, Worital.

“Digital Products Mastery” is available in printed format only, and interested readers can get their copy by reaching out to Ohanwe via email or WhatsApp.

Customers and key stakeholders have hailed the giant strides of Pooler Gadgets, which started from the trenches a few years ago.

A long-time customer of pooller_gadgets, Mr. Cosmas Vincent, said, the company’s reliability is second to none, saying this informed why he has remained with them for a decade.

”I’ve been buying all my phones, laptops and other gadgets from pooler gadgets and never a time has there been a complaint,” he stated.

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Vincent further said, he has referred client after client to the company for their diligence and commitment to the satisfaction of their customers.

”Whenever the company deems it fit to roll out drums and celebrate their milestone and achievements, I’ll always be there and counted as a stakeholder,” Vincent stated.

Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has declared Nigeria as the most viable Information Technology (IT) investment destination in the world.

Addressing an international audience of tech giants, he said the country ticks all the boxes in terms of size, population, youth demography, government support, legal and regulatory framework.

At the 2023 Digital Life Design (DLD) conference in Munich, Germany, Kashifu predicted that by 2030, there would be a global shortage of 85 million IT professionals, advising the world not to overlook Nigeria.

“The average age in Nigeria is 19; we have a demographic advantage. We will become the global IT talent factory.

“You can live in Nigeria but work for Western companies, the start-ups offering this are already there. India has been leading and we need to do something about that,” the NITDA stated.

Kashifu expressed concerns that Africa is almost ignored because “some people think nothing happens there economically anyway”.

He gave an example of Mo Ibrahim who founded a mobile phone company in Sudan but was advised against it since the people were poor.

The IT expert recalled that after a few years, the British-Sudanese entrepreneur sold Celtel, now active in 13 countries, for 3.4 billion dollars.

“Nigeria has 15 percent of the continent’s 1.4 billion population and a significant percentage of its GDP. Of the seven African unicorns (start-ups) worth more than a billion dollars, five are from Nigeria”, Kashifu said.

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The DG added that the Nigerian government backs tech firms with funds, while working on legislation to regulate the IT industry and safeguard investments.

Kashifu recently bagged the 2022 Foreign Investment Network (FIN)-Forbes Outstanding Corporate Governance CEO Award, African Information Technology Icon, ISACA Inspirational Leadership Award, and NADIR ICT Personality of the Year.

In 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award on NITDA in recognition of its productivity, hard work and excellence in service delivery.

On November 11, 2022 the Satori-Me company held an eco and sustainability forum in the metaverse. It is the first large-scale eco event organised in a high-technological format. The event’s main goal was to solve various environmental problems and stop the global planetary crisis.

At the forum, speakers and participants analysed the issue of the combination “Human and nature” as a prime mover, commented on WEB 3.0 as a technology to connect people and lead them to the green stage of development.

He discussed green technologies which help us meet the upcoming challenges. One of the crucial ideas at the forum was shaking up society with\ ecological thinking, consumption, sustainable approaches, and so on.

The Forum started with the opening speech by Maria Ivina, founder of the Satori-Me company. Then the Eco Forum speakers took the floor. All the speakers are closely related to technologies, art, sustainability and eco-activities. Among them were Olska Green (Founder of sustainable fashion brand Ecoolska), Aleksandra Marić (Founder at Amaze&Co, Sustainability Activist & Metaverse Strategist), Mikhail Tkachev (Founder of the #ECOMISSION project) and others.

According to Ivina, Satori-Me decided to hold Eco Forum in Metaverse not by chance: the growing interest in new WEB3.0 technologies can help draw people’s attention to eco problems. For instance, the metaverse technologies will assist in creating platforms and communities of eco-activists and people who want to become more conscious. Besides, people can organize exhibitions, conferences and meetings in the metaverse using digital art to highlight environmental issues.

“Meta Eco Forum is a platform to match those who generate great ideas and those who are ready to provide them with financial support. We have seen numerous ready-made solutions aiming to decrease human impact on the environment and preserve our planet. Each participant made a significant effort to prepare working business plans and create eco projects.

“I’m proud of everyone who was with us and helped us realise such a fantastic event. I hope it will be only the beginning of our close cooperation and improving the world. So, no goodbyes — soon we will present a new incredible art project, and I promise it will be totally mind-blowing,” said Maria Ivina, Founder of Satori-Me.

The concept of Satori-Me means an intuitive insight into the nature of things. It opposes the logic and analytics of the mind. Yoga practice, life experience and love for art and our planet became the pillars of such a unique project. Due to Satori’s practice, it is not necessary to meditate in a monastery for ten years — it’s enough to start with yourself and your day-to-day life.

The Satori-Me is a synergy of ecology, art, new technologies, experience and worldview. Only an integrated approach to environmental agendas and tasks can have the potential to be as effective as possible. The primary mission is to share knowledge, and experience and, of course, encouragea wareness and responsibility of our human footprint on planet Earth.

The Satori-Me approach shows that life is multifaceted. Therefore, all changes must start with a particular person.

People can achieve good results only with a multidimensional approach to thinking and living.