Across Nigeria’s rapidly evolving innovation landscape, a new generation of founders is proving that transformation comes from clarity, discipline, and vision. These are entrepreneurs who are not chasing trends but solving hard problems with precision, building companies that reflect both resilience and relevance in a challenging economy.
Their ventures span diverse sectors; from logistics to healthcare, finance to education, yet they share one unifying trait: intentionality. They’re not just responding to market inefficiencies; they’re anticipating the future and designing systems that can withstand it.
This feature celebrates the builders who are engineering progress. They are the architects of a new entrepreneurial era, shaping industries, inspiring communities, and proving that the future of Nigeria’s economy will be written by those who build deliberately and lead with purpose.
1. Lotanna Efobi
Lotanna Efobi is the Founder of United Wellness Pharmacy, a growing force in Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape dedicated to redefining access, trust, and patient-centered care. With a strong background in pharmacy and business management, he has built a brand anchored on integrity, innovation, and community well-being.
Beyond the counter, his work extends to health advocacy and community outreach programs focused on preventive care and medication safety. His vision goes beyond dispensing medicine; it’s about restoring confidence in healthcare delivery and building a model where wellness becomes a way of life. Through his leadership, United Wellness Pharmacy continues to set new standards for excellence and empathy in modern community health.
2. Onyedika Anyamele
As Co-Founder and CEO of Afrevo, Onyedika Anyamele is leading a quiet revolution in Africa’s supply chain technology landscape. His vision for the company reflects both strategy and timing, addressing one of the continent’s most persistent barriers to growth: distribution inefficiency.
Through the company, he is introducing discipline, digital visibility, and operational intelligence into the wholesale and distribution ecosystem, enabling businesses to move goods smarter, faster, and with greater accountability. Under his leadership, the company is not just optimizing logistics but redefining what efficiency and transparency mean in Africa’s evolving commerce infrastructure.
3. Charles Akhimien
As Co-Founder of MOBicure, Charles Akhimien has been instrumental in revolutionizing access to healthcare information across Nigeria. A medical doctor turned impact-driven entrepreneur, he has led the creation of digital health solutions that make medical guidance more affordable, reliable, and accessible to millions.
Through more than a decade of work, he has defined what sustainable healthcare innovation should look like combining empathy, data, and human-centered design to create meaningful change. His dedication to using technology as a force for good has earned him global recognition, establishing him as one of Nigeria’s leading voices in digital health innovation and entrepreneurship.
4. Ladi Ojuri
As Co-Founder and CEO of Kalabash Technology Solutions Limited, Ladi Ojuri is redefining how African enterprises approach data and technology transformation. His leadership is anchored on building customized software systems, from advanced data platforms to intelligent process automation that address the continent’s unique business realities.
By bridging operational gaps and delivering actionable insights, Kalabash empowers organizations to boost efficiency, cut costs, and scale sustainably in fast-changing markets. His approach remains deeply collaborative and results-oriented; he partners directly with C-suite leaders to ensure every technology initiative aligns with core business priorities, driving both immediate results and long-term digital evolution.
5. Clinton Oyelami
As the driving force behind Swerv, Clinton Oyelami is reimagining how African businesses handle money in an increasingly digital world. As Co-Founder and CEO, he champions a fintech solution that streamlines payments, automates expense tracking, and supports multi-currency operations with ease and precision.
With a focus on enabling borderless commerce, Clinton blends innovation with practicality, creating tools that respond directly to the financial realities of modern enterprises. His leadership reflects a balance of vision and execution, positioning the company as a catalyst for smarter, simpler, and more connected financial management across the continent.
6. Nwachukwu Ebube
As the Founder of Magnificoshots, Nwachukwu Ebube has redefined storytelling through the lens of visual creativity. Since establishing the media production company in November 2019, he has built a dynamic space where photography, cinematography, and strategic content creation converge to help people and brands express who they are with authenticity and impact.
Through his visionary leadership, Magnificoshots has completed over 200 projects spanning lifestyle, documentary, corporate, and social content. Fueled by an enduring passion for innovation and narrative depth, Ebube continues to push the boundaries of visual communication, demonstrating how imagery can move hearts, shape perception, and spark meaningful change.
7. Janet Makanjuola
Janet Makanjuola belongs to a rising class of African innovators redefining how technology serves people and purpose. As Founder of Redacto AI, she is building secure, privacy-driven artificial intelligence infrastructure tailored to the continent’s most sensitive sectors, including healthcare, finance, and media.
Beyond her work at Redacto, she leads ThriveBridge Global, a holding company created to bridge technology and empowerment across communities. Guided by the conviction that real impact is built through intentional innovation, Janet is shaping a future where Africa’s digital growth is both inclusive and sustainable.
8. David Nwankwo
As Founding Partner of FDN Advisory, David Nwankwo is redefining strategic consulting in Africa through data-led insight and forward-thinking advisory solutions. With deep expertise in finance, governance, and business strategy, he has built a firm that equips organizations to navigate complexity, unlock opportunities, and pursue sustainable growth.
At FDN Advisory, he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on corporate restructuring, investment planning, risk management, and financial consulting. His leadership philosophy centers on clarity and precision, transforming analysis into actionable strategies that help clients make confident decisions and achieve measurable results.
9. Taiwo Ogunjobi
As Founder of the TEO Oral Health Initiative, Taiwo Ogunjobi is championing a new movement for oral health awareness and access across Nigeria. Guided by a strong commitment to preventive healthcare, he leads a social enterprise that connects education with real-world action, equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge and resources to care for their oral wellbeing.
His approach to leadership is rooted in the belief that oral health is essential to overall wellness. Through education campaigns, community outreach, and collaboration with dental professionals, Taiwo is turning awareness into measurable impact. Under his guidance, the TEO Oral Health Initiative continues to prove that grassroots advocacy can drive lasting change toward a healthier, more informed society.
10. Yomi Omiyale
As CEO of Hagital Consulting, Yomi Omiyale is driving a mission to close Africa’s digital skills gap through practical, innovation-led technology education. For more than five years, he has guided the Lagos-based institute in equipping young professionals with the tools and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
His vision for Hagital goes beyond training, it’s about empowerment, employability, and building a resilient tech workforce that fuels Africa’s innovation ecosystem. Through mentorship, strategic partnerships, and strong industry engagement, he is nurturing the continent’s future technology leaders and demonstrating that with the right support, anyone can excel in tech.
Armenian Dram
Ghana Cedi
Gambian Dalasi
Guinea Franc
Nigerian Naira
CFA Franc BEAC
