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In a statement made available to the media, the organisers said that the programme represents the next stage in the iDICE Startup Bridge’s founder support pathway. Following the implementation of Founders Lab, which equips idea-stage innovators with the tools and guidance needed to validate and develop their ideas, Growth Lab will support startups that have achieved early traction and are seeking the expertise, networks, and investment required to scale.

Emerging as the grand prize winners were Jennifer Sunday (Kaduna State), Ikechukwu Ani (Lagos State), Nwajije Chukwuemeka (Ebonyi State), and Najumudeen Yusuf (Jos). Each winner received a comprehensive business support package comprising trade-specific equipment, seed funding to grow their businesses, and enrolment in a skills development programme designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial journey.

The session offered a rare glimpse into the realities behind Nigeria’s digital economy. MTN Nigeria CEO, Dr Karl Toriola, acknowledged public concerns and encouraged participants to ask difficult questions. “Give it to us as hard as you can. Ask us the most difficult questions, don’t hold back,” he said. The company used the platform to explain how factors such as automatic cloud backups, video streaming and app settings contribute significantly to data consumption, issues many users often overlook.

L-R: Regional Head of Strategy, Publicis West Africa, Emeka Obia; Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Groupe Communications Singapore, Joanne Theseira; Creative Director, Leo Singapore, Boston Ho; Creative Director, Leo Singapore; Eugene Yow; Group Executive Creative Director, Leo Singapore, Asheen Naidu; Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Groupe - Singapore & Southeast Asia, Amrita Randhawa; Creative Engagement Director APAC, Publicis Groupe, Anna Tomasetti; and Jury President, Social and...

Opening the event, Olajumoke Bello, Head, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, welcomed participants to the Ibadan edition of the regional tour and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting MSMEs through practical business education, strategic partnerships and improved access to growth opportunities.

Having established itself as a market leader in HR technology, Seamless Technologies is extending its capabilities beyond workforce management to address one of the continent’s most significant challenges: access to financial services. Working with partners, the company is enabling businesses and their employees to access financial solutions directly within the flow of work, creating new opportunities for financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and business growth.

The event welcomed Human Resources leaders and representatives from FITC, Princeps Credit Systems, Tonic Technologies and Esentry Limited for an engaging and insightful session focused on building thriving workplace cultures, promoting continuous learning, and advancing employee-centric practices that drive organizational success.

The FirstInvest App offers investors a seamless digital experience, enabling them to open and manage their investment accounts, monitor their portfolios, and trade equities listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) directly from their mobile devices. Designed with both new and experienced investors in mind, the platform combines convenience, security, and ease of use to help users make informed investment decisions anytime and anywhere.

“Are there places where there is no breakage when streaming IRL?” she asked, drawing attention to the realities faced by creators whose livelihoods increasingly depend on stable internet connections. The question highlighted a growing concern among Nigeria’s rapidly expanding community of content creators, who rely on uninterrupted connectivity for live streaming, content uploads, and real-time audience engagement.

Held on July 9, 2026, under the theme “Scaling Equity: Building Education Systems That Leave No Child Behind,” the conference brought together 62 participants representing 36 organisations at EridanSpace, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, in partnership with Eridancity. The event brought together thought leaders, cross-sector partners, and practitioners to discuss educational equity, inclusive learning, child protection, teacher development, learning poverty, technology, and sustainable partnerships.