Jesutofunmi Adedoyin

From Russian studies to Tech HR: Olawande Omodaratan’s journey to people leadership

From studying Russian to leading people ops in fintech, Olawande Omodaratan shares how she found her footing in HR, what excites her about the work, and what she looks for when hiring tech talent.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

Level Up: What Bukayo Ewuoso learned by taking the long road to Leadership

Bukayo Ewuoso, Head of Business at Pisi, reflects on his journey to leadership, sharing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped his career.

US tariffs could derail Africa’s telecom growth, MTN CEO warns

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has warned that new US tariffs on telecom equipment could increase infrastructure costs and slow network expansion across Africa.

Cleantech takes the lead as African startups raise $469.9 million in Q1 2025

African startup funding reached $469.9 million in Q1 2025. Cleantech overtook fintech as the most-funded sector, highlighting investor interest in sustainable innovation over traditional African fintech bets.

Verve expands global reach with Temu, challenging Jumia’s stronghold

Verve cardholders across Africa can now shop on Temu and pay in local currency, expanding e-commerce options.

Condia Insider: Who’s winning the AI infrastructure race?

The AI race isn’t just about smarter models; it's also about who controls the hardware and infrastructure. Here’s how big players are securing their dominance.

Level Up: How Obasola Akintola built his design career through visibility

Obasola Akintola shares his journey from church visuals to brand design at Cowrywise, highlighting persistence, creativity, and the power of visibility in the design industry.

How Wale Ayandiran defiled all odds to build a global tech career

Wale Ayandiran’s journey from a self-taught developer in Nigeria to leading engineering teams and building AI-driven solutions in the UK showcases resilience, innovation, and impact in the global tech industry.

Vendease restructures employee salaries, seeks fresh funding

Vendease has restructured employee salaries, shifting to performance-based pay while seeking fresh funding. The Nigerian foodtech startup aims to cut costs and drive profitability.

Sycamore secures SEC licence, appoints new asset management head

Sycamore secures an SEC fund management licence and appoints Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola to lead its asset management arm.

Condia Insider: How Nigerian artistes are cashing out on Spotify

Nigerian artists made a record-breaking ₦58 billion ($37.7 million) from Spotify in 2024, more than double last year’s earnings.