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🎛️ The Mind. The Maker. The Moment.
Spotlighting Nigerian brilliance in tech, culture & creativity.
🧠 Innovation | 🎨 Expression | 🚀 Impact
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🧵 Introducing The Naija Circuit: The Mind, The Maker, The Moment 🇳🇬
A bold new platform spotlighting Nigerian innovation, creativity, and the people shaping the culture.
This isn’t just content. It’s a movement.
Here’s what to expect. 👇🏾
#NaijaCircuit #BuildNaija #MindMadeNG
ỤLỌ’S SPOTLIGHT FOR THE WEEK
1. @NwaAdaIgbo1 - Nwaanyị Nightwear, Linguist/Igbo Tutor, wife & mother
2. @OgbajiIfeanyi - Convener, #OnitshaBusinessHangout
3. @ChidiOdinkalu - Law
4. @AloyEjimakor - Law & Human Rights
5. @Golibe6 - Business Leader | Digital Entrepreneur & Global Speaker | Helping a million founders & professionals build successful businesses & lives.
6. @chudy_jnr - ADS AND PROMOTIONS
7. @EgbuChinwe - Igbo
8. @Onwukaemeh84733 - Business
9. @NigerianBrother - Igbo, Independent & Catholic
10. @NKUMEH - Knowledge
11. @Ike_Obiora - Attorney • Privacy • CyberSec • InfoSec • Data & AI Governance • US Army • Founder,
@IkeObioraFDN
12. @BosaLin - Music
13. @Mykelfil - Technology, Financial Services & Health
14. @Chee_derah_ - Medical & Health
15. @_chiceeeyyy - Fashion
16. @ChinwenwaThe - Healthcare Administration
17. @sunderock - Photography, Food science and technology
18. @obinn81549 - Education
19. @ikecosmas - Counselling, Writing, Poetry, Adventure & Business
20. @LydiaAdaora - Football
Congratulations🎉🎉
COMING SOON 🔜
Abuja Igbo Creative & Business Summit 2026
Igwebuike in Action.
A room built by us, for us, to talk, to trade, to grow.
Igbo excellence in Abuja is about to meet, connect and build together.
Follow @Aicbsummit
#AICBS2026 #IgwebuikeInAction
ỤLỌ’S SPOTLIGHT FOR THE WEEK
1. @emekabk21 - Financial Engineering, Investment Banking, Development Economics and Volunteer Change Agency.
2. @nwoko_greg62705 - History
3. @Ifechideere - Thinking, Writing
4. @omasgarden - Blogging
5. @frmarcellinus - Education
6. @Chitosiri - Faith & Knowledge
7. @emperocares - Music
8. @Chumchumsky1 - Christianity, humanity, sports, science, poetry and philosophy
9. @Atulegwu_ - Igbo & Law
10. @odogwu_ogidi - Igbo
11. @sashabone - Igbo
12. @Baggie524 - Content Creation
13. @ThePRINCEVIIII - Music & Entertainment
14. @Chee_derah_ - Medical & Health
15. @_chiceeeyyy - Fashion
16. @ChinwenwaThe - Healthcare Administration
17. @sunderock - Photography, Food science and technology
18. @obinn81549 - Education
19. @ikecosmas - Counselling, Writing, Poetry, Adventure & Business
20. @LydiaAdaora - Football
Congratulations🎉🎉
🚨 ỤDỊ AHA OF THE WEEK🚨
@Siiqo4SMEs isn't just a startup, it's the trust infrastructure African commerce has been missing — rebuilding how Nigerian SMEs and creators sell, get paid, and get found.
They are driving the shift from cash-and-hope transactions to verified, escrow-protected commerce, forging the tools that turn online attention into dependable, protected revenue for the 40 million SMEs powering Nigeria's economy.
Mandate: Verified Storefronts, Escrow-Protected Payments, Invoicing, Hyperlocal Discovery
Established: 2024, Abuja, Nigeria
Traction: 500+ Active Vendors • 12,500+ Orders Processed • 100% Escrow Protected • 3 Minutes to Go Live
They bridge the gap between a fake bank alert and a business that survives, between a buyer who disappears after payment and one who transacts with confidence. This is where the hustle of Nigerian commerce meets serious, verifiable infrastructure.
Why they're winning:
They don't just talk about trust.
They build the framework. In their hands, a verified badge isn't just a checkmark; it's a promise. An escrow payment isn't just a hold on funds; it's a guarantee someone gets made whole. They're proving that trust isn't a feature you bolt on, it's the infrastructure every transaction should run on. One vendor, one dispute resolved, one dependable sale at a time.
"Trust is infrastructure, not a feature." — Siiqo
@OkerekeChinweo1 is the philosopher and software engineer behind Siiqo, the Commerce Trust Platform for African SMEs and creators. He shares practical advice on starting online food businesses, gaining visibility and first orders, and fixing the small sales leaks that quietly drain revenue.
"This is me. The just shall live by Faith." —@OkerekeChinweo1
The verification.
The protection.
The infrastructure.
Follow them.
Build the trust.
#ỤdịAha #Siiqo #TrustCommerce #NigerianSMEs #AfricanCommerce #AbujaTech #EscrowProtected #BuildInAfrica
TOP 20 PROFILES FEATURED ON EKWENSU BUSINESS HANDLE 13 - 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
1. THE BOOK READING WAS A SUCCESS - NEXT STOP, LAGOS The room was filled with readers, writers, and lovers of literature who gathered to hear the writer himself bring his words to life. Next stop: Lagos. He was at the @yangabookclub for the next reading
2. The Dangote Refinery IPO opened for subscription 14 September, in what is being described as Africa’s largest-ever IPO. And Nigerian fintechs are helping bring access to retail investors. Among them: @HisaApp, @getequity, @Nectar_finance, @trovefinance & @piggyvest
3. @terraindustries has been awarded a $1M contract by Anka Metals to provide autonomous security for the Jema'a Resource Project in Kaduna. The project is one of Nigeria's most significant mineral assets, covering a multi-metallic deposit of gold, lithium, copper & nickel.
4. Autogon AI is building artificial intelligence to help banks detect fraud in real time. Founded by Obi Ebuka David, former co-founder of IdentityPass (now Prembly),@Autogon_AI develops enterprise AI solutions for banks, fintechs and businesses across Africa.
5. FOUNDER'S INSIGHT
💡 Lotanna Ezeike @lottsnomad
Co-founder and CEO Grade @usegrade
6. @usegrade is a technology company that helps businesses pay people or AI agents based on the work they successfully complete instead of just paying them for the time they spend working. They've processed over $10M+ in payouts across 190+ countries supporting 790+ creators
7. RISEVEST CO-FOUNDER & CEO PLACES ₦1.05M DANGOTE REFINERY ORDER @eldivine, has placed an order for 2,000 Dangote Refinery shares worth ₦1.05 million via the @HisaApp.
8. @HourzeAI is building an AI-powered skills assessment platform that tests people with real-world workplace problems, evaluates how they perform, and turns that performance into a score and verifiable record of capability. @MitchelleC_ is working to sort all these issues.
9. CHIDINMA TOVIA IWUH LAUNCHES UN-HUSHH
@therealtovia_ has launched UN-HUSHH, a new podcast exploring the conversations we often have in our heads but rarely say out loud.
10. At a time when debates about competition, scale and the future of Nigerian retail are intensifying, solutions that help local businesses become more organised and competitive matter. @Siiqo4SMEs is already approaching 300 sign-ups, 200 stores and 100k+ transactions. @OkerekeChinweo1 is the brain behind it all.
11. @GiGLogistics was live at CCBEC Shenzhen 2026. China Cross Border E-commerce fair is one of the world's largest cross-border e-commerce trade shows, connecting with global leaders in logistics, supply chain, and e-commerce.
12. @SEBchainGamesWK 2026: Enugu is becoming the centre of Africa's blockchain and gaming conversation. One of the largest Blockchain gatherings on the continent, is bringing together experts, leaders, builders, founders, investors from across Nigeria and beyond.
13. @MmonekeGoshen - @creatorverse_hq
14. @sop_bel - Females in Gaming Network
15. @meisterjustice - Co-founder @ultramarketsxyz
16. @Kamtochukwu0 - @TEH_01
17. @dannySimpl3r - Co-founder & CEO @Nectar_finance
18. @Joy__okoye - @xendfinance @hammergameworld
19. Nonso Okey-Umeh - Founder @_theSPARDA
20. Anambra Web3 Community @Anambraweb3 has opened applications for its Anambra Web3 Conference 3.0 Volunteer Team. The Anambra Web3 Conference is one of the largest blockchain and Web3 gathering in Nigeria, organized annually by the Anambra Techies Community @AnambraTechies
Honourable Mentions
@EnuguAirlines
@okoropaul
@seamfixltd
@Wyze_wun
@ChibuOnwurah
📸/Cc: @ekwensubusiness
ỤLỌ’s TOP STORIES FOR THE WEEK SEPTEMBER 13TH - SEPTEMBER 19TH
Cc: @IgboHistoFacts @VoiceOfTheEast @ekwensubusiness
Photo sources: @IgboHistoFacts @VoiceOfTheEast @ekwensubusiness
1. Car Racing, September 13: Ugo Ugochukwu, 19, has become the first Nigerian-American to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship, clinching the 2026 title in Madrid with 159 points to rival Freddie Slater's 145. Born to a Nigerian mother, former model Oluchi Onweagba, his Igbo heritage has run through a career that already includes a 2024 Macau Grand Prix win, the first American victory there in 43 years. After a rocky rookie season, he turned it around with two wins and seven podiums this year. "We did it, FIA F3 Champions," he said. "No mistakes, and that's what we did." The title marks a clear step toward Formula 1 and a fresh milestone for the diaspora to celebrate.
2. Birthday Celebration, September 15: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, born 15 September 1977 in Enugu to an Igbo family from Abba, Anambra State. From a girl who loved stories, she has grown into one of Africa's most recognised literary voices, carrying Igbo names and experiences onto the global stage. Her novels Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun (Women's Prize winner), and Americanah explore Igbo life, the Civil War, and the immigrant experience. We Should All Be Feminists sparked a global conversation, while Notes on Grief showed her at her most personal. Igbo language and culture remain the fabric of her work, a mirror showing the world Igbo heritage as fully human and worthy of the global stage.
3. Development, September 18: Abia State and the United Kingdom are exploring stronger ties in power, trade, investment, education and digital development, following talks between Governor Alex Otti and Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria. The discussions, part of Otti's "New Abia" agenda, focused on attracting investment, expanding digital access and stabilising electricity supply. The British delegation also toured the Geometric Power Plant in Aba, a 188-megawatt facility that has become central to the state's pitch to investors, with officials arguing that steadier power now positions Aba's manufacturing base — leather, garments and light industry — to scale up and compete abroad.
4. E-Commerce, September 18: GIG Logistics (@GiGLogistics), Africa's leading technology-driven logistics company, was on the ground at the China (Shenzhen) Cross-Border E-commerce Fair (CCBEC) 2026, held 16–18 September at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center — one of the world's biggest gatherings for logistics, supply chain, and e-commerce players. The showing builds on GIGL's expanding China ties, one of seven markets — alongside Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, the UK, the US, and Canada — where the company now operates. In H1 2026 alone, GIGL opened fifteen new service centres, including its first in Cotonou, Benin Republic, backed by fresh investment: an automated sorting system being manufactured in China for Q3 2026 installation, plus over seventy new trucks added to its fleet. For a company betting on logistics as the backbone of e-commerce and cross-border trade, a seat at CCBEC puts GIGL right where the infrastructure it's investing in is made — reinforcing its ambition to bridge Chinese manufacturing with African markets. As its sorting tech comes online and China-facing shop-and-ship features grow, Shenzhen looks less like a one-off appearance and more like the start of a longer China play — one ỤLỌ will be watching.
5. #AICBS2026, September 19: Abuja is set to host the Abuja Igbo Creative and Business Summit (AICBS2026), convened by Solomon Obi, founder of ỤLỌ: The Vault, bringing together entrepreneurs, executives, and cultural voices from banking, energy, real estate, hospitality, and industry, including names like Cutix PLC, Zinox Technologies, Rainoil Limited, and Transcorp Hotels executive Mrs. Uzoamaka Oshogwe. Rooted in the Igbo philosophy of Igwebuike — strength in numbers — the summit is the physical extension of ỤLỌ's digital mission, with sponsorship tiers from ₦500,000 to ₦10 million+ and 200–500 attendees expected. For enquiries: 📧 [email protected] | 🐦 @Aicbsummit | 📞 08188865356 / 08149728327. #AICBS2026 — Igwebuike in action. Watch this space.
🎙️ MEET THE ENGINEER
500+ active vendors. 12,500+ orders processed. 100% escrow protected. 3 minutes to go live.
Behind those numbers is a founder trying to fix one of African commerce's oldest problems — not visibility, but trust.
Meet Okereke Innocent Chinweokwu —
📜 ỤLỌ: THE PROVERBS
✨ Focus: @Nonso_Obiefule
A tribute to a modern-day Renaissance man — one who moves between boardrooms and blockchain, between global markets and Igbo heritage, embodying the Cellini ideal of artist, warrior, and philosopher. 🌍⛓️📚
From shaping narratives for Pepsi, Meta, Google, and AB InBev to leading continent-wide growth for FTX Africa and Bitget Africa — where he helped scale monthly trading volume in Nigeria from $5M to $500M and South Africa from $50M to over $2B — Nonso has consistently operated at the intersection of storytelling and strategy.
Today, as Nigeria Lead for @SuperteamNG, he champions Solana’s ecosystem growth across Africa’s largest crypto market — a chain now ranked second in Africa by developer activity, and the top choice for Nigerian developers two years running. Under his leadership, Nigeria accounts for 66% of all Solana developers in Africa.
But beyond the metrics, Nonso engages actively in conversations on cryptocurrency culture, blockchain projects, and African experiences in global markets — always highlighting authenticity and community dynamics. His bio quotes Benvenuto Cellini on the Renaissance ideal of a complete man. With over 50,000 followers, he affirms cultural identity, recently emphasizing the power and meaning of Igbo names.
A sought-after speaker at high-level forums — from Cambridge’s Digital Assets Innovation Programme to Nigeria’s House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Cryptocurrency — he holds a DBA in Marketing and Media Management and is pursuing a PhD in Marketing.
@Nonso_Obiefule — artist, warrior, philosopher. A complete man for a new Africa.
#ULỌ #IgboWisdom #Solana #BlockchainAfrica #IgboIdentity
ỤLỌ’S SPOTLIGHT FOR THE WEEK
1. @Nwekeprince101 - Co-Founding @Orange_capitals
2. @Munashalom - IGBOTIC
3. @ugoccie - Music
4. @onwuchekwa_ - Auto Detailing Service
5. @EgbuChinwe - Igbo
6. @HannahBanana_x_ - Igbo
7. @blocboy4LL - Music
8. @chizitereem - Igbo
9. @FrancisAle86994 - Philosophy
10. @treazyblaq - Football, News, Opinions, Igbo & Writing
11. @Normalg91457566 - Cooking
12. @MartinUba2 - Education & Family
13. @iam_drRockstar - Medicine & Hosting
14. @Natasha_ify - Igbo
15. @UloakuBlooms - Igbo
16. @Ifybekee_wears - Clothes, Shoes
17. @santherlabelle - Public Relations
18. @Fatboi_Marv - Trading
19. @ChekwubeUzoechi - Business, Football
20. @Ahmypeace - Education
Congratulations🎉🎉
TOP 20 PROFILES FEATURED ON EKWENSU BUSINESS HANDLE 6 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
1. ANAMBRA TECH COMMUNITY IS MEETING OFFLINE. On September 19, @AnambraTechies brings builders, developers, founders and tech enthusiasts together in Awka for a day of games, food, conversations and community.
2. Chibuotu Amadi, Co-founder & CEO of Paycrest, has been announced as a speaker at India Blockchain Week (IBW) 2026 - one of the world's premier Web3 conferences. The 2026 edition takes place on Nov 1-2, 2026 at Fairmont Mumbai. @stchibie @paycrest
3. Blockchain Hub Africa, the Lava VC team headed to Block Hive @theblock_hive in Nsukka, another important stop in the South-East’s growing blockchain ecosystem.
4. Africa's largest women in tech summit - SheCode Africa Summit @SheCodeAfrica will be holding on the 19th of Sept, 2026 in Lagos. The organisation founded by Ada Nduka Oyom @Kolokodess
has empowered over 17,000 women across 20 African countries.
5. Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera hosted a book reading of his latest work, 'Woman at a Crossroads', in Abuja. The event will take place - Sat, Sept 12, at Adam's Pages Book Store @adamspagesabuja, a well-known independent bookstore and hub for literary and cultural gatherings.
6. @ChukwuderaEdozi is a Nigerian writer and novelist. He is the founder and director of the Umuofia Book and Arts Festival @UmuofiaBookFest - an annual literary and cultural event that brings together writers, poets, and artists from across Nigeria.
7. TERRA INDUSTRIES LANDS $2M CONTRACT TO SECURE NIGERIA'S LITHIUM MINES One week after launching its commercial division, @terraindustries
has secured $2M contract to protect lithium mining operations in Nigeria. The contracts cover two mining companies, with expansion planned.
8. ContisX Securities Exchange Plc @contisx
led by tech investor & Tekedia Capital chairman Ndubuisi Ekekwe @ndekekwe has received its 8th patent from Nigeria weeks before its scheduled launch. The patents cover tokenized assets, securities trading, credit, cross-border investment.
9. DAY 2 OF FREE ROUTER DISTRIBUTION: 300+ ROUTERS WERE DISTRIBUTED AS MTN x BLOCK HIVE ROLLOUT CONTINUES
Day 2 of collections for Phase 1 of the MTN x Block Hive FREE routers for 5000 techies across 8 states in Nigeria. @MTNNG @theblock_hive
10. LOGOS CIRCLE AWKA SECURES 11 SLOTS FOR CONTENT & SOCIAL MEDIA TALENT Logos Circle Awka has shared a major update on its Content Creation & Social Media Management Accelerator Programme, and the results speak for themselves. 80+ registrations for the programme. 15+ participants trained through hands-on sessions facilitated by @TheManCBK_. 11 internship slots secured through a partnership with Launchpad Community
11. Meet PocketLawyers a legal technology platform built by Ngozi Nwabueze @NgoziNBZ. @pocketlawyersio is using technology to make legal services easier to access for individuals and businesses.
12. REMEDIAL HEALTH IS AFRICA'S FASTEST-GROWING HEALTHTECH. RANKED #3 OVERALL BY FINANCIAL TIMES Co-founded by pharmacist Samuel Okwuada @sammville - @remedial_health connects pharmacies, hospitals and medicine vendors with pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers.
13. NITEON WINS $400K UN FUNDING
@niteonhq, the US headquartered trade and finance company founded by Dr Ifeanyi Tony Nwose and Nnaemeka Daniel Chukwuemelie - wins $400,000 from the UN Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator Fund (UNSEAF).
14. Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu @TonyOElumelu shared a throwback picture of his business card from the 80s - when he worked as a copier sales representative. "I was in a suit, going from office to office, selling copiers. Not because I had no ambition, but because I had ambition."
15. @Harri_obi Co-Lead of SuperteamNG, the man who helped position Nigeria as 1st in Africa and 6th largest Globally for Solana developer activity, has been announced as a speaker at Raenest Exchange 2026.
16. Emmanuel Ezenwere - Arone Technologies @AroneTech. Manufacturing drones and deep hardware from Nsukka, Enugu State. Signed a ₦12.95 billion partnership with IMT Enugu.
17. Ziko Abara @zikohercules of Zedora Industrial. Building power stations, lithium batteries and an afterburning turbojet engine from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The engine has been displayed to the Nigerian Army's Defence Research and Development unit.
18. Magnus Emenuga @MagnusEmenuga - MEmbedded TechLab. Designing an indigenous mobile phone from scratch in Aba, Abia State. Also building RFID scanners and energy monitoring systems, while training a cohort of Nigerian engineers.
19. Sochima Emmanuel - Sochima Tech Projects @sochima_tech Building drones, robots, automated systems, and mechanical engineering models using recycled and local materials, and documenting the journey publicly from Enugu, Nigeria.
20. Anambra Web3 Community @Anambraweb3
has opened applications for its Anambra Web3 Conference 3.0 Volunteer Team. The Anambra Web3 Conference is one of the largest blockchain and Web3 gathering in Nigeria, organized annually by the Anambra Techies Community @AnambraTechies
Honourable Mentions
@EnuguAirlines
@okoropaul
@seamfixltd
@Wyze_wun
@ChibuOnwurah
📸/Cc: @ekwensubusiness
👑 ODOGWU NDIGBO OF THE WEEK 👑
Honouring @eldivine — The Fintech Visionary Reshaping Africa’s Investment Landscape.
In the dynamic world of Nigerian tech and finance, one name stands tall as a beacon of innovation, resilience, and continental ambition: Eke Eleanya Urum. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Risevest, Eke has not only built one of Africa’s most prominent wealth-tech platforms but has also redefined how everyday Africans access dollar-denominated investments and global markets.
🚀 The Rise of a Fintech Giant
Eke Urum founded @Risevest with a singular mission: to connect Africans to the best dollar-denominated investment opportunities around the world. Under his leadership, the platform has grown to serve over 600,000 users, paying out more than $42 million in returns across Nigeria, Ghana, the United States, Kenya, and Uganda . Risevest has become a household name for young urban Nigerians seeking to hedge against currency shocks, inflation, and devaluation through smart, accessible investing .
But Eke didn’t stop at organic growth. His strategic acquisitions have expanded Risevest’s footprint across the continent:
Chaka Acquisition (2023): Risevest acquired @hisanigeria, Nigeria’s first SEC-licensed digital sub-broker, enabling users to trade Nigerian and US stocks seamlessly.
Hisa Acquisition (2024): The acquisition of Kenya’s Hisa marked Risevest’s entry into East Africa, allowing the company to offer local and global investment opportunities to Kenyan users while retaining @HisaApp’s brand and team.
These moves signal Eke’s vision of a pan-African investment super-app that breaks down borders and democratizes wealth-building for millions.
💡 From Buycoins to Risevest: A Journey of Purpose
Before Risevest, Eke co-founded Buycoins Africa, a cryptocurrency exchange that gained significant traction in Nigeria’s emerging crypto market . He later stepped away to focus on building core investment products, a decision that led to the birth of Risevest.
His journey reflects a deep understanding of finance, technology, and the unique challenges facing African investors. Eke has often spoken about the importance of delayed gratification, strategic thinking, and purposeful living values he not only preaches but actively invests in.
🤝 Social Impact and Youth Development
Beyond the boardroom, Eke Urum is a committed advocate for youth empowerment and education. He has backed initiatives such as Chess in Slums Africa, founded by Tunde Onakoya, which uses chess to teach critical thinking, patience, and discipline to children in underserved communities.
In his own words:
“Chess teaches something most systems in Nigeria don’t: how to think before you move. What Chess in Slums Africa is doing is rewiring how young people approach problems, trade-offs, and consequence. Those are the same skills that build companies, solve problems, and shape economies.”
His support extends to the South East Olympiad, the South East Venture Capital Programme, and academic infrastructure projects like the solar power system for LAUTECH’s Postgraduate School.
📊 Why Eke Urum Deserves Recognition
He has built a career defined by founding and scaling ventures across Africa. Through Risevest, he grew a platform to over 600,000 users and paid out more than $42 million in returns, while his acquisitions of Chaka and Hisa fueled Pan-African expansion and cross-border investing. He also co-founded Buycoins, where he pioneered a crypto exchange in Nigeria. Beyond his business achievements, he has backed Chess in Slums to promote youth cognitive development and critical thinking, and served as a judge and mentor at SEDC, supporting early-stage founders and improving access to venture capital.
🙏 A Word of Faith
“Behold he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” — Psalm 121:4
As @eldivine reminds us, the God who watches over His people never rests. Eke Urum’s journey marked by innovation, impact, and even correction reflects a man who continues to build, learn, and rise. His story is far from over, and his contributions to Africa’s financial future are undeniable.
ỤLỌ’s TOP STORIES FOR THE WEEK SEPTEMBER 6TH - SEPTEMBER 12TH
Cc: @VoiceOfTheEast @ekwensubusiness @IgboHistoFacts
Photo sources: @VoiceOfTheEast @ekwensubusiness @IgboHistoFacts
1. Beauty Pageant, September 7: Precious Amogu from Abia State has been crowned Miss Tourism Nigeria 2026, beating contestants from across the country. She impressed judges with her elegance, confidence, and celebration of Nigerian culture and heritage. Her win is a proud moment for the South East, highlighting the region's beauty, talent, and cultural strength on a national stage.
2. Health, September 8: Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has secured a strategic healthcare partnership with Integromed Germany. The deal aims to upgrade Imo's medical services to international standards while building local capacity to manufacture and maintain medical equipment.
3. Palm Oil, September 8: A palm oil company jointly owned by the Enugu State Government and private investors has begun producing palm oil for sale across Nigeria. The company revived old palm plantations in Ezeagu, Uzo-Uwani, and Oji River, replanted over 1,000 hectares of palm trees, and launched its brand, EVOP. It is also investing $2.2 million in a refinery to produce more palm-based products, including vegetable oil, palm kernel oil, olein, stearin, and sachet palm oil.📸@DanNwomeh
4. Today In History, September 10, 1961: On September 10, 1961, Chinua Achebe married Christie Chinwe Okoli, whom he met at the Nigerian Broadcasting Service in Enugu, where she was a student intern. Their professional meeting grew into friendship and then love, and she remained his confidante and supporter throughout his rise to literary greatness.
5. Tech, September 10: Day 2 of the MTN x Block Hive free router distribution saw 300+ routers handed out as Phase 1 of the rollout continues. The initiative aims to distribute free routers to 5,000 techies across 8 Nigerian states, with @MTNNG and @theblock_hive as partners.
#AICBS2026 is coming soon...
You shared a lot of gems on this podcast and we are proud of what you are doing for the investment ecosystem.
Do keep up the good work, Odogwu 👏🤗
ỤLỌ’S SPOTLIGHT FOR THE WEEK
1. @Ugointhecity - Head of Operations & Growth for Africa, Cinq Music
2. @AnthoniaUmoke - Law, Fashion
3. @the_artmosfair - Content Creation
4. @FAZErefazed - Music
5. @Chief_pr - Football
6. @beautiful_Akudo - Virtual Assistance, Social Media Management, Community Management, Associate Product Management & Cooking
7. @AmyBekeeeee - Medic
8. @HoneyOjukwu - Journalism
9. @ObinnaOfEnugu - History
10. @NonsoMOkpala - Serial Investment
11. @i_am_Dike - Music, Football
12. @QueenUjunwa1 - Beauty, Cosmetic & Personal Care
13. @adanma_lovette - Business, Politics, Movies, Music
14. @NKUMEH - Knowledge & Wisdom
15. @Founder_Rt_Hand - Igbo
16. @dc_bosco - Business, Social Media Influencing
17. @JosephOnuorah - Professional Services
18. @FrancisAle86994 - Philosophy
19. @ChekwubeUzoechi - Business, Football
20. @I_amGcgentle - Journalism
Congratulations🎉🎉
TOP 20 PROFILES FEATURED ON EKWENSU BUSINESS HANDLE 30 AUGUST - 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
1. Ndubuisi John Obirije, co-founder & CTO of YC-backed fintech Afriex, is giving away 2 Founder Access Tickets to #OffChartNXT in Port Harcourt. @startupsouthng @easyjohn2 @afriexapp. The event, organised by StartupSouth, is scheduled for October 22–23, 2026 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. It's designed for those who believe Africa's next wave of innovation will come from emerging ecosystems, not just the usual hubs.
2. Two Abia-born founders - Philip Theophilus(CEO) and Austin Chukwuebuka Ahamba (COO)
@austyyngreat, are building CareSync from Abuja, Nigeria. Their first real-world pilot is underway at Ophil Care, an Abuja renal/dialysis, and healthcare clinic founded by @Mykelfil.
3. RiseVest Academy is expanding its software training programme to Enugu. @eldivine co-founder and CEO of RiseVest, announced that the Enugu SME Center and Arinze Chilo-Offiah have provided a physical space for RiseVest Academy to run in-person training sessions in the city. This means RiseVest Academy now has physical locations in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. They'll run physical trainings from here in addition to the virtual program that will continue to run online.
4. The team behind Ginakev Labs, @Official_GIDA and The Block Hive, led by founder - Kevin Chibuoyim, visited MTN Nigeria’s South-East regional headquarters for a strategic meeting. The conversation included areas of collaboration and the upcoming Southeast Blockchain & Games Week.
5. @blockhubafrica hosted the first edition of Build & Pitch Sessions in Enugu, Sept 4, 2026 - an exclusive session for early-stage founders building across frontier tech. Venture Partner See Eun Ha of Lava VC will speak, mentor founders & hear pitches.
6. @boundless_fi, an Abuja-based Web3 collaboration and funding platform built on the Stellar blockchain, has been announced as a sponsor and exhibitor for the Southeast Blockchain & Games Week 2026.
7. Nigerian card-issuing fintech Allawee, founded by Ikenna Enenwali (CEO) and Oreofe Olurin in 2022 is shutting down its account services from Dec 1, 2026 - after Paystack quietly acquired the fintech in 2025. Paystack is absorbing @allaweehq card infrastructure into its ecosystem.
8. Obiageli Okafor became the first African woman to win the Women in Telecoms Champion award, UK 2026. Before relocating to the UK. @ObiiOkafor1
had built a diverse career - as a poet, shoemaker & product manager, leading technology products & partnerships across Nigeria and Dubai.
9. Obiageli is the founder of @PmhelpCo
- a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping professionals build careers in technology. Through mentoring, education, and career development programmes, PMHelp has supported more than 52,000 people across over 70 countries.
10. @thebeaconsmith has been announced as an official Build Station for the Southeast Blockchain & Games Week 2026. This means Beaconsmith House now has a base to build, collaborate, connect, and participate in bringing the global Web3 conversation to Enugu's doorstep.
11. @moniepoint is phasing out @MonieWorldapp
, its UK remittance business. The company says it is redirecting capital & resources toward its core African markets, particularly Nigeria & Kenya.
12. @ChifeDr has left Apple to found Socketworks Ltd and SW Global, with financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The companies contributed to digital platforms used by Nigerian government agencies and institutions across Africa and Asia.
13. @thebeaconsmith of @thebeaconsmith Collective has concluded a 2-day AI productivity workshop at the Faculty of Social Sciences, UNN, covering research, teaching, supervision, grants & administration. 3 more faculties and a university have already reached out for similar training.
14. @kevin_chibuoyim took the Dean and a lecturer from the Faculty of Social Sciences on a tour of
@theblock_hive where they met with its founder, Okoye Kevin Chibuoyim - connecting academia with UNN's tech ecosystem.
15. @Harri_obi Co-Lead of SuperteamNG, the man who helped position Nigeria as 1st in Africa and 6th largest Globally for Solana developer activity, has been announced as a speaker at Raenest Exchange 2026.
16. Terra Industries, has appointed former Palantir, and WHOOP executive @ToddStiefler
as its new Director of Commercial. The division will target companies that own power plants, pipelines, ports, refineries across Africa, Gulf, South America, South Asia.
17. @paycrest wants to make sending and receiving money across different African countries easier. Founded in 2024 by @stchibie and Francis Ocholi, the Nigerian-founded fintech headquartered in San Francisco is building a network that bridges stablecoins and fiat currencies.
18. @etienneokeke and Ndubuisi Samuel (CTO) founded BitBarter. @TheBitbarter is a Nigerian multi-asset digital wallet enabled by a peer-to-peer marketplace. It offers financial services to Africans and the global capital market.
19. @palmpay_ng is reportedly seeking $150–200 million in fresh funding at a valuation above $1 billion, paving the way for a potential Hong Kong IPO. Chika Nwosu is the MD & CEO of PalmPay Nigeria, heading local operations and driving the platform's ongoing market expansion since 2021.
20. In July 2026, Nigeria's largest electricity distribution company @IkejaElectric - appointed Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as Acting CEO. The company serves 1.3 million customers, deployed over 830,000 smart meters across its network, first Nigerian Disco to get triple ISO certification.
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We are with you, every step of the the way.
Udo 🤗🤗
🚨 BREAKING: Alex Onyia & Educare Drop $100K Game-Changer for Nigerian Education!
Onye nkuzi anyị, @winexviv, has just announced a massive stride for our homeland!✊🏾
His organisation, Educare, is committing a staggering $100,000 within the next 18 months to academic research exclusively in Nigeria. The mission? To partner with local universities and fix the system from the inside.
The first target is examination standards. Educare is funding the development and psychometric standardisation of school exams with Critical Thinking at the core, spanning Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary levels.
We know the problems too well; Alex is putting money where the noise is. This isn’t just charity; it’s a strategic investment in creating a true Nigerian education system that moves our society forward.
This is the ỤLỌ spirit, building our own, intellect over extraction. 🧠💡
TOP 20 PROFILES FEATURED ON EKWENSU BUSINESS HANDLE 23 AUGUST - 29 AUGUST 2026
1. @rutherfordml is the founder of @housejobng - an AI-powered clinical assistant helping doctors prepare for ward rounds, review patient cases and study for exams. Now, the app has added a read-aloud feature - allowing doctors to listen to clinical guidelines hands-free while on the ward or with a patient.
2. @Xoldout_app - formerly Soldout, is now officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
3. @GDG_UNN partners with the Nigeria Association of Computing Students, UNN Chapter @nacos_unn to bring a two-day virtual webinar to computer science students - Aug 28-29, 2026.
4. @gdg_onitsha is looking for passionate & teachable volunteers to support its upcoming DevFest & community activities.
5. @haayaa_hq says more than 1,000 businesses have successfully used the platform, with 50k+ products sold & 5,000+ transactions completed. The company was co-founded by Kene Aniekwena, who currently serves as Haayaa’s COO, alongside a team building across technology, growth & product.
6. @MagnusEmenuga recently shared a closer look at his RFID Product Scanner - a device that can identify products using radio waves. He is the founder & CEO of MEmbedded TechLab, an Aba-based company that has designed a homegrown mobile phone built energy monitoring systems, and trained a growing cohort of Nigerian engineers.
7. @jayhemz has announced his acceptance of the role of Executive Director at the Nigerian Infrastructure Development Association (NIDA) @NIDAOffice. For him, the new role marks a shift from technology and talent development into a broader infrastructure mission.
8. @winexviv has announced that the Initiative for School Excellence and Education Foundation (ISEE) has secured a facility in Enugu that will become its headquarters from 2 November 2026.
9. @SEBchainGamesWK 2026 is now officially open for registrations. This is one of the most significant Web3 and gaming events, bringing together developers, founders, investors, and enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond.
10. @thebeaconsmith has been announced as an official Build Station for the Southeast Blockchain & Games Week 2026. This means Beaconsmith House
now has a base to build, collaborate, connect, and participate in bringing the global Web3 conversation to Enugu's doorstep.
11. @moniepoint is phasing out @MonieWorldapp
, its UK remittance business. The company says it is redirecting capital & resources toward its core African markets, particularly Nigeria & Kenya.
12. @ChifeDr has left Apple to found Socketworks Ltd and SW Global, with financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The companies contributed to digital platforms used by Nigerian government agencies and institutions across Africa and Asia.
13. @thebeaconsmith of @thebeaconsmith Collective has concluded a 2-day AI productivity workshop at the Faculty of Social Sciences, UNN, covering research, teaching, supervision, grants & administration. 3 more faculties and a university have already reached out for similar training.
14. @kevin_chibuoyim took the Dean and a lecturer from the Faculty of Social Sciences on a tour of @theblock_hive where they met with its founder, Okoye Kevin Chibuoyim - connecting academia with UNN's tech ecosystem.
15. @Harri_obi Co-Lead of SuperteamNG, the man who helped position Nigeria as 1st in Africa and 6th largest Globally for Solana developer activity, has been announced as a speaker at Raenest Exchange 2026.
16. Terra Industries, has appointed former Palantir, and WHOOP executive @ToddStiefler as its new Director of Commercial. The division will target companies that own power plants, pipelines, ports, refineries across Africa, Gulf, South America, South Asia.
17. @paycrest wants to make sending and receiving money across different African countries easier. Founded in 2024 by @stchibie and Francis Ocholi, the Nigerian-founded fintech headquartered in San Francisco is building a network that bridges stablecoins and fiat currencies.
18. @etienneokeke and Ndubuisi Samuel (CTO) founded BitBarter. @TheBitbarter is a Nigerian multi-asset digital wallet enabled by a peer-to-peer marketplace. It offers financial services to Africans and the global capital market.
19. @palmpay_ng is reportedly seeking $150–200 million in fresh funding at a valuation above $1 billion, paving the way for a potential Hong Kong IPO. Chika Nwosu is the MD & CEO of PalmPay Nigeria, heading local operations and driving the platform's ongoing market expansion since 2021.
20. In July 2026, Nigeria's largest electricity distribution company @IkejaElectric - appointed Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as Acting CEO. The company serves 1.3 million customers, deployed over 830,000 smart meters across its network, first Nigerian Disco to get triple ISO certification.
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@PopBase Happy birthday MJ
The Unbroken Circle: A Birthday Tribute to the King of Pop 🥳🎂
Today, on August 29th, as the world stops to celebrate the birth of Michael Jackson, we are witnessing a phenomenon that transcends mere nostalgia. In 2026, the King of Pop is not just a memory; he is a living, breathing, billion-dollar cultural force. And perhaps nowhere is that legacy burning brighter, or resonating deeper, than in the vibrant heart of Southeast Nigeria, the very engine room of modern Afrobeats.
We are living in a year of unprecedented resurgence. From the record-shattering $1.02 billion success of Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, starring the uncanny Jaafar Jackson, to the streaming charts dominated by a new generation discovering the "Hee-hee!" for the first time, the King has reclaimed his throne. Yet, for those of us who understand the architecture of global music, this is no surprise. It is a homecoming.
Michael Jackson’s genius was a circular ecosystem. He drew from the deep well of African rhythm, refined it, electrified it, and shot it back out into the diaspora. When that signal reached the Igbo-dominated Southeast of Nigeria in the 1980s and 90s, it was not merely heard, it was studied like a sacred text.
We see his DNA in the gravity-defying choreography and military-jacket swagger of P-Square. We saw it in the way @PeterPsquare practiced the moonwalk until his shoes wore thin, and the way the twins injected Jackson's signature military jackets and choreography into the music video the recording of ''E No Easy'' in 2009 to ensure their next video honoured the man who taught them how to fly. Their tribute wasn't just an imitation; it was a continuation, so potent that it reached the Jackson family themselves back in 2013 when gave the world a solid tribute with ''Personally'' fit only for a King.
We see it in the showmanship of pioneers like Alex O, the "Nigerian Michael Jackson," who brought the jerry curl, the boyish charm, and the athletic stagecraft to West African pop. Michael didn't just give Nigeria a song to dance to; he gave them a new standard of performance. He liberated artists from the static microphone and taught them that the stage was a coliseum.
We are even reminded of the beautiful "what-if" the revelation that Akon had already drafted an Afrobeats collaboration for MJ and P-Square before tragedy struck. It is a bittersweet proof that Michael’s world was gravitating toward the Southeast Nigerian sound just as that sound was being built on his foundation.
As we witness the Las Vegas galas, the global re-screenings, and the excitement for the upcoming sequel, we must recognize that Michael Jackson’s legacy in 2026 is not just about archive drops or box office numbers. It is alive in the syncopated rhythms of Lagos and Onitsha. It is in the showmanship of every Afrobeats artist who refuses to stand still.
Today, we honour the man who built the bridge. The connection between the gloved one and the sounds of Southeast Nigeria is proof that great art doesn't die; it transforms, travels, and returns. The King may have left the stage in 2009, but in the drum patterns of Afrobeats and the dancing feet of a new generation, the music never stopped.
Happy Birthday, Michael. Long live the King 👑
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