Business Report

 By Sama Odiah Stakeholders in Africa’s education and technology sectors have called for urgent reforms in talent development, warning that technical skills alone may no longer be sufficient for employability in a rapidly evolving digital economy driven by artificial intelligence. The concerns were raised at the TriTek Academy EdTech Summit held in Lagos on May 16, 2026, under the theme, “Redefining Education for a Digital Africa.” The summit, organised by founder of TriTek Academy, Dr. Adeshola Cole, brought together educators, HR professionals, tech specialists, marketers, founders, policy advocates, and young professionals to discuss the widening gap between technical training and workplace relevance across Africa’s growing technology ecosystem. The event also had in attendance Her Royal Majesty, Queen Ashley Afolasade Ojaja Ogunwusi FCA Yeye Oodua, whose presence reinforced conversations around youth empowerment, education, leadership, and the future of African talent developme...

    By Gift Dada As Nigeria’s creative industry becomes increasingly competitive, execution-driven, and operationally demanding, SBD Global Media is undergoing an internal transformation focused on leadership, accountability, operational structure, and scalable growth. The Lagos-based media and production company, known for its growing footprint across commercial productions, branded campaigns, event coverage, digital storytelling, and creative media execution, says it is intentionally evolving beyond creativity alone and building systems designed to support long-term performance and sustainable expansion. Over the past few years, SBD Global Media has continued to expand its creative operations, execute multiple commercial and event-based productions, strengthen its client portfolio, and increase internal capacity across production, media, and digital execution. However, as operations grew, the company identified a critical need for stronger systems, clearer execution structur...

On the 23rd of May, what began as an intimate literary gathering evolved into a defining moment for Nigeria’s creative and publishing industry. At The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, celebrated young author and creative entrepreneur The Abisola Olowe (TAO) officially launched her 12th book in three years, The Book of Prophecy, before an audience of readers, creatives, intellectuals, friends, family, and lovers of literature. Widely recognized for her consistency, versatility, and thought provoking writing, TAO has built a growing reputation through books centered on leadership, purpose, relationships, personal development, and poetry.  The Book of Prophecy marks her third poetry collection and further expands her growing body of literary work. The event featured poetry readings, reflections, conversations around creativity and culture, and heartfelt moments between the author and members of her literary community. Yet beyond the celebration of another book release, the evening carried someth...

 By Kehinde Adamare In a world where cities are becoming more connected through technology, JOSCITY DOT COM LTD is building a digital ecosystem designed to help transform Jos into a smarter and more connected city. Founded by Nigerian technology entrepreneur Jethro Mark Da'ar, widely known as JMD, the project reflects a growing movement of African founders creating locally driven systems designed around the realities and future needs of African communities. Many cities today are under pressure to improve connectivity, accessibility, and digital inclusion. JOSCITY responds to that challenge through a connected ecosystem that explores how technology can open up opportunities within local communities while supporting real progress. Rather than offering isolated solutions, JOSCITY is being designed as an integrated ecosystem where businesses, individuals, institutions, and communities can interact more efficiently through technology. It brings together smart commerce, digital governan...

 By James Ivuka Every big startup starts with an idea. Sometimes it’s just a thought in your notes app. Sometimes it’s a side project you’ve been quietly working on. And sometimes, all you really need is the right support to finally take that next step. That’s what iHatch Cohort 5 is about. The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially opened applications for iHatch Cohort 5, a programme designed to support early-stage startup founders across Nigeria. Whether you’re still shaping your idea or already building your MVP, iHatch is built to help founders move from “trying to figure it out” to actually building with structure, guidance, and community support. So, What Exactly Is iHatch? iHatch is more than just another startup programme. It’s a founder-focused incubation experience created to help early-stage innovators learn, connect, build, and grow within Nigeria’s innovation ecosyst...

 A landmark step toward a clearer, safer path for innovation, regulators, and ecosystem builders align to accelerate Nigeria's digital future. Nigeria's innovation landscape reached a defining milestone: on the 21st of May 2026, the Director General of NITDA, represented by Ag. Director of Regulation and Compliance - Barrister Emmanuel Edet, officially inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) established to support the implementation of the National Regulatory Sandbox. The National Regulatory Sandbox is a structured, multi-agency, and sector-agnostic framework designed to enable the controlled testing of innovative products, services, and business models within a supervised regulatory environment. Led by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) under NITDA, the Sandbox seeks to strengthen inter-agency coordination, reduce regulatory fragmentation, support evidence-based policy development, and create safer pathways for responsible innovation across sectors includi...

The modern workplace has evolved rapidly. Teams are now remote, freelancers work across multiple clients, agencies manage several brands at once, and marketing professionals constantly move between companies, projects, and collaborations. But with this evolution came a major problem that many businesses and professionals quietly struggle with every day: Trust and asset control. Files get shared too freely. Sensitive documents end up on personal devices. Brand assets travel through WhatsApp chats, email threads, Telegram groups, and Google Drives with little control over where they eventually end up. For employers, this creates fear. For professionals, it creates friction. And for freelancers and agencies, it creates unnecessary risk on both sides. That is exactly where PRODUCTIVIEW comes in. --- The Problem Nobody Talks About Enough In today’s work culture, companies are expected to hand over large amounts of sensitive material to employees, agencies, freelancers, interns, and contract...

   Nigerian certified coach, Ikwo Essien, has emphasized the importance of structure and sustainable self-care for ambitious women, stating that many women do not suffer from lack of ambition but from the absence of systems that support their goals without leading to burnout. Speaking during a recent interview, Ikwo explained that her passion for coaching and entrepreneurship was born from personal experiences with exhaustion and the pressure to constantly work harder in pursuit of success. “Most people don’t have an ambition problem, they have a structure problem and that’s where I come in. I help ambitious women create sustainable self-care systems so they can thrive without burnout,” she said. According to her, society has normalized burnout, especially among women, making exhaustion appear like a badge of honour. She noted that many high-achieving women struggle to balance ambition with family, personal lives and societal expectations  Ikwo revealed that her coaching ...

  Victory Lawrence Oyeyemi's debut, 'In Pursuit of Her,' addresses healing, identity, purpose, and womanhood. An accountant turned author, Victory Lawrence Oyeyemi, has sold over 500 copies of her debut book, In Pursuit of Her, within one week of its official launch, organisers have confirmed. The book was unveiled on May 9th at Waterside, Lekki Phase 1, before a gathering of women from various backgrounds. According to witnesses, the venue was filled, and the atmosphere reflected strong interest in the book's central themes. Vicctory, who is trained as an accountant, described the book as a deeply personal project shaped by her own journey of healing, self-discovery, and the determination to move beyond survival-mode living. Speaking after the launch, she said the goal of In Pursuit of Her is to inspire young women to embrace continuous growth, healing, and self-discovery rather than merely existing or coping with life passively. The book explores several themes, inclu...

  Bujeti Launches Payroll to Drive Financial Control for African Businesses Cossi Achille Arouko and Samy Chiba co-founded Bujeti in 2022 with a single thesis: that African businesses were being underserved not at the payment layer, but at the control layer: the infrastructure that governs how money moves before and after it leaves an account. Three years and several product launches later, the Y Combinator-backed platform has added payroll to a suite that already covers corporate cards, expense management, vendor payments, tax management, and multi-currency operations. We spoke to both founders about what payroll reveals about the problem Bujeti is actually solving, and what it takes to build a Finance Control Centre from scratch on a continent where the infrastructure is still catching up. Payroll feels like an obvious category for a platform like Bujeti. Why did it take until now? Arouko: Nothing about building this has been obvious from the inside. When we started, the most...

  Ideal Roofing System, a leading Nigerian roofing company specializing in premium aluminium and stone-coated roofing solutions, continues to expand its footprint across Nigeria by delivering durable, aesthetically appealing, and professionally installed roofing systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lagos, the company has grown into a recognized name in the Nigerian roofing industry with thousands of completed projects and a rapidly growing client base.  Known for its expertise in aluminium roofing sheets, stone-coated roofing sheets, roof installations, roof corrugation, rain gutter systems, and roof repainting services, Ideal Roofing System has built its reputation on quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and the use of certified roofing materials suited for Nigeria’s climate conditions.  The company provides a wide range of roofing products and services including longspan aluminium roofing, steptiles, m...

“Stop Counting Views, Start Counting Money”: eTheater CEO God'sgift Irabor Partners with Indian Tech Powerhouse to Unveil the Electronic Box Office and Return Power to the Architects of Cinema. The Nigerian film industry, currently producing thousands of titles annually, is entering what industry insiders are calling its “Dark Age” of distribution. Despite massive global demand, filmmakers are seeing their margins decimated by traditional cinema cuts, tax complexities, and flat-fee streaming deals that fail to reward success. Today, eTheater is announcing a structural revolution: the Electronic Theater™ (eTheater). A new category of digital distribution, eTheater is designed to give filmmakers a direct-to-audience pipeline, bypassing the traditional gatekeepers that have historically controlled the power and the profits of African cinema. “Distribution is neutral; whoever controls it controls power,” says the CEO of eTheater. “Filmmakers take the biggest risk and currently own the ...

  Kingsway Estate, located in Ala-Ijebu, Ijebu East LGA of Ogun State, is rapidly emerging as one of the most strategic real estate investment destinations in Southwestern Nigeria. Positioned within a fast-developing economic corridor, the estate offers a blend of affordability, accessibility, and long term capital appreciation for forward-thinking investors. Strategically situated within proximity to key growth drivers, Kingsway Estate benefits from its closeness to major infrastructure projects shaping Ogun State’s future. One of the most significant is the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, a world class agro-cargo and passenger facility designed to boost trade, logistics, and regional connectivity across the Southwest. This airport alone is expected to accelerate land value appreciation across adjoining towns, including Ijebu axis communities. The estate is also positioned within reach of major development hubs such as Alaro City, Epe industrial corridor, Lagos Food Logist...

 The Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) successfully organized a “Walk for Mental Health Awareness” as part of activities marking Mental Health Month, reinforcing its commitment to promoting not only economic ties but also social well-being. The event, held on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, at The Aisle Residence, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria, brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, including business professionals, health advocates, and members of the public. The day’s activities commenced with a comprehensive medical check-up and vital signs screening facilitated by Remed Healthcare, providing participants with the opportunity to assess key health indicators and reinforcing the importance of preventive healthcare as part of overall well-being.  Following this, participants engaged in a pre-walk work out session led by Kayinsola Alabi and her team from Sweatbox, ensuring everyone was properly warmed up and energized for the walk. The awarene...

  In a market crowded with accessories designed to decorate, Muse by SVC is creating pieces designed to be felt, remembered, and emotionally lived in. Most jewelry is sold as a finishing touch. An accessory added at the end of getting dressed. Beautiful, perhaps, but rarely personal enough to alter the way a woman feels once she puts it on. Muse by SVC is challenging that entire idea. Rather than creating jewelry centered only around trend cycles or commercial uniformity, the brand approaches each piece as emotional architecture. The focus is not simply how the jewelry looks, but how it transforms presence, memory, and self-perception. Every collection is built around storytelling, symbolism, texture, and intentional sourcing, allowing women to experience jewelry less as decoration and more as identity. That shift is precisely why the brand has begun resonating so strongly with women looking for something beyond conventional luxury. In an era where consumers are becoming increasing...

 Cash giveaways have become a major part of Nigeria’s digital culture, especially across social media, creator communities and online campaigns. But despite their popularity, distributing money to multiple people can still be stressful, time-consuming and disorganized. Supacash is looking to change that. The fintech platform has introduced a Giveaways feature that allows users to fund a giveaway once and let recipients claim their share directly themselves. Instead of manually sending money to dozens or hundreds of people one after another, Supacash simplifies the entire process into a more automated and scalable experience. The feature is part of Supacash’s broader ecosystem, which includes transfers, bill payments, group wallets and social saving tools designed around community-driven finance. The use cases for Giveaways go far beyond social media trends. Content creators can reward followers during campaigns or livestreams. Brands can run promotional activations more efficiently...