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Nigeria’s tech landscape is swiftly advancing, led by young, innovative minds shaping the nation’s digital future. From cutting-edge fintech solutions to transformative startups, these tech experts have been instrumental in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and enhancing its global tech presence.

While Intel Region has talked about richest families in Nigeria, richest musicians in Nigeria, youngest billionaires in Nigeria, richest skitmakers in Nigeria, top billionaires in oil and gas, below are the ten Nigeria’s most influential youth tech experts, whose contributions have profoundly shaped the country’s digital ecosystem;



1. Olugbenga Agboola
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2. Iyinoluwa Abojeyi
3. Sola Akinlade
4. Tayo Oviosu
5. Ezra Olubi
6. Confidence Staveley
7. Honey Ogundeyi
8. Odunayo Eweniyi
9. Maya Horgan Famodu
10. Tito Ovia
11. Ebun Okubanjo, Co-founder/CEO of Bento Africa
Mitchell Elegbe – CEO and Founder, Interswitch Group
1. Olugbenga Agboola

Olugbenga Agboola is the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave. Prior to launching Flutterwave in 2016, Agboola developed fintech solutions for major tech companies and financial institutions like PayPal and Standard Bank. Under his leadership, Flutterwave has become one of Africa’s most prominent tech firms, achieving unicorn status and leading the continent in fintech innovation.

I'm striving to make sure my name is added to this list someday.

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Nigeria’s tech landscape is swiftly advancing, led by young, innovative minds shaping the nation’s digital future. From cutting-edge fintech solutions to transformative startups, these tech experts have been instrumental in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and enhancing its global tech presence.

While Intel Region has talked about richest families in Nigeria, richest musicians in Nigeria, youngest billionaires in Nigeria, richest skitmakers in Nigeria, top billionaires in oil and gas, below are the ten Nigeria’s most influential youth tech experts, whose contributions have profoundly shaped the country’s digital ecosystem;

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1. Olugbenga Agboola
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2. Iyinoluwa Abojeyi
3. Sola Akinlade
4. Tayo Oviosu
5. Ezra Olubi
6. Confidence Staveley
7. Honey Ogundeyi
8. Odunayo Eweniyi
9. Maya Horgan Famodu
10. Tito Ovia
11. Ebun Okubanjo, Co-founder/CEO of Bento Africa
Mitchell Elegbe – CEO and Founder, Interswitch Group
1. Olugbenga Agboola

Olugbenga Agboola is the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave. Prior to launching Flutterwave in 2016, Agboola developed fintech solutions for major tech companies and financial institutions like PayPal and Standard Bank. Under his leadership, Flutterwave has become one of Africa’s most prominent tech firms, achieving unicorn status and leading the

2. Iyinoluwa Abojeyi
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji co-founded two of Africa’s most successful tech companies: Andela and Flutterwave. Andela connects African software developers with global companies, while Flutterwave streamlines payments across the continent. Aboyeji’s vision has cultivated tech talent in Nigeria and brought significant global investment to Africa’s tech ecosystem. He is now focused on Future Africa, a platform that offers capital, coaching, and community support to innovators addressing Africa’s biggest challenges.

Sola Akinlade

Sola Akinlade, a Lagos native, is the co-founder of Paystack, a digital payment platform that revolutionized online payments in Africa. Together with Ezra Olubi, Akinlade built Paystack into what’s often referred to as the “Stripe of Africa,” which was acquired by Stripe in 2020. In recognition of his contributions, Akinlade has been honored as an Officer of the Order of the Niger.



In March 2023, Sola Akinlade acquired a 55% stake in a Danish second division club. He has ambitious plans to use the club as a pipeline for African players to enter European football.

We don't need all these we need industrialist let's start manufacturing.

Bookhub:
We don't need all these we need industrialist let's start manufacturing.

Because Obinna's name is missing? So manufacturing in this age and era doesn't require the services of Tech Experts? If we don't need it, who is paying their bills? How did they become rich? Are they rich from charity donations?

Besides, what exactly do you think manufacturing is all about? Are you aware powder business in Asian countries is not manufacturing?

I'll be mentioned one day

Why is the list 70% Yoruba?

Richtaiwo:
Because Obinna's name is missing? So manufacturing in this age and era doesn't require the services of Tech Experts? If we don't need it, who is paying their bills? How did they become rich? Are they rich from charity donations?

Besides, what exactly do you think manufacturing is all about? Are you aware powder business in Asian countries is not manufacturing?

Let me guess you are a yorrober right?
Na so una thinking be not surprised.

Are you joking even the IT is now taking over the job of industrialits.

Bookhub:
We don't need all these we need industrialist let's start manufacturing.

He should go and read about Amazon latest development.

Richtaiwo:
Because Obinna's name is missing? So manufacturing in this age and era doesn't require the services of Tech Experts? If we don't need it, who is paying their bills? How did they become rich? Are they rich from charity donations?

Besides, what exactly do you think manufacturing is all about? Are you aware powder business in Asian countries is not manufacturing?

They always break history bro.

NewDea4:
Why is the list 70% Yoruba?