2025 List

WINNERS & RECIPIENTS

Part One:

 

1. ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (MAN)

Femi Otedola — (Geregu Power, FBN Holdings, Power Sector Investments)

2. ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (WOMAN)

Ibukun Awosika — (The Chair Centre Group)

3. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Oluwatomisin Ajayi — Founder, The Ganglion Initiative

4. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Femi Kuti — Afrobeat Icon & Cultural Entrepreneur

5. MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Steve Harris — Business Coach, Author & Life Strategist

6. SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Sisi Yemmie Foods – (Founder: Yemisi Odusanya)

7. INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Tomiwa Aladekomo — Big Cabal Media (TechCabal, Zikoko)

8. BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

Mitchell Elegbe — Founder, Interswitch

9. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Korty EO — Filmmaker, Director & Creative Entrepreneur

10. START-UP OF THE YEAR

Shuttlers (Founder: Damilola Olokesusi)

Part Two:

 

BEST AGRICULTURE & FARMING

ThriveAgric

BEST TECH PRODUCT

StudyRound

BEST AUTOMOTIVE

JAC Motors Nigeria (distributed by Mikano)

SOFTWARE & AUTOMATION

Selstack.com

BEST BANKING & FINANCE

Fidelity Bank Plc

BEST BIOTECHNOLOGY

54Gene

BEST CONSTRUCTION

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc

BEST CONSUMER GOODS (FOOD & BEVERAGE)

Rite Foods Ltd (Producers of Bigi & Fearless)

BEST CYBERSECURITY

Cybervergent Nigeria

BEST DIGITAL MEDIA

Zikoko by Big Cabal Media

BEST E-COMMERCE

Jumia Food Mart / Jumia Quick Commerce

BEST EDUCATION

uLesson (Sim Shagaya)

BEST ENERGY

Oando Plc

BEST ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA

FilmOne Entertainment

BEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Rensource Energy (Waste-to-power projects)

BEST FASHION & APPAREL

Kai Collective (Fisayo Longe)

BEST FINTECH

Moniepoint (formerly TeamApt)

BEST FOOD & HOSPITALITY

The Delborough Lagos (Luxury Hotel)

BEST GAMING & ESPORTS

Gamr Africa

BEST HEALTHCARE

Evercare Hospital Lagos

BEST INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CLOUD COMPUTING)

MainOne (an Equinix Company)

BEST INSURANCE

Leadway Assurance

BEST INVESTMENT & PRIVATE EQUITY

Verod Capital

BEST LEGAL SERVICES

Banwo & Ighodalo

BEST LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION

Shuttlers Mobility

BEST MANUFACTURING

BUA Cement

BEST MARKETING & ADVERTISING

X3M Ideas (Steve Babaeko)

BEST MINING

Eta-Zuma Mining & Industries Ltd

BEST NON-PROFIT & PHILANTHROPY

Slum2School Africa

BEST PHARMACEUTICAL

Fidson Healthcare Plc

BEST PUBLIC SECTOR & GOVERNMENT

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)

BEST REAL ESTATE

Purple Group (Purple Lekki Mall developers)

BEST RENEWABLE ENERGY

Rubitec Solar Nigeria

BEST RETAIL

Shoprite Nigeria (now owned by Ketron Investment)

BEST ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION

Autonomation Robotics

BEST SHIPPING & MARINE

Nigerdock

BEST SOCIAL MEDIA & NETWORKING

Tiktok Nigeria (Regional Influence)

BEST SPORTS & RECREATION

NPFL Youth League / Renewed NPFL revival

BEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Airtel Nigeria

BEST TOURISM & TRAVEL

Travelbeta

BEST TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY

Treepz (Africa-wide mobility startup)

BEST UTILITIES

Ikeja Electric

BEST VENTURE CAPITAL & STARTUPS

Future Africa (Iyin Aboyeji)

BEST WASTE MANAGEMENT

RecyclePoints Nigeria

BEST WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

Blood Pressure SmartWatch by WOODRIX Africa

BEST WELLNESS & FITNESS

i-Fitness Gym Nigeria

BEST WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION

UAC Foods Distribution Network

BEST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

SeamlessHR

BEST TELEHEALTH

Clafiya

BEST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Jigan Oluwasesan Olayemi, (For ÌWÉ ÒWE YORÙBÁ Drama Series)

Part Three: Media Recognition

1. John Oji, Agrocart, Decagon EdTech, Bunce, BankNBook.
2. Msuega Tese, The Versatile Leader Training.
3. Fatima Almeida, BayQi.
4. Justino Chipunji, StandBright Foundation.
5. Bulus Silas Bossan, The Navigators.
6. Josephine Falade, University College London (UCL).
7. Pharm Julianah Omoleye Michael, Med-Connect Pharmacy
8. Mayan Marshall, Uzima (USA).
9. Jemima Adelekan, Independent storyteller / media strategist.
10. Darnley Uche, GreyParrot Media / GreyParrot Audiobook Originals.
11. Dr. Adeshina Lasisi, Fintech Solutions.
12. Smartsend Finance Founders, Smartsend Finance.
13. Dr. Festus Erewele, Legacy Enterprises.
14. Blessing S. John Abhulimen, Author / Writer.
15. Josso Leolidas Ewane, LJ Studios Ltd / LJ Cosmetics.
16. MT Scholar Oyeyemi Oyebode, MT Scholar / Research & Innovation.
17. Daniel Iloh, Chartered Institute of Marketing UK / Marketing Professional.
18. Nancy Ogbue-Nwosu, Digital Marketing Analyst
19. Damilare Fakorede, aiNova Africa.
20. Nike Folagbade, Family Life Coach and Counsellor.
21. Rose Ajayi, The PR Guys
22. Deborah Agboola, PR

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2024 Winners

WINNERS & RECIPIENTS

Part One:

Aliko Dangote (Dangote Petroleum Refinery)
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (MAN)

Funke Akindele
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (WOMAN)

Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy (Mavin Records, Dripsoap Africa, Jazzy Burger)
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome (Alibaba )
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Nelly Agbogu (NBC Tradefair & DSI)
MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze (Data Entry Academy)
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Chidi Ajaere (GIG Group)
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu, best known as Obi Cubana
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

Tayo Aina (Photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber)
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Peter Ayeni (Party Jollof Africa)
START-UP OF THE YEAR

Part Two:

Best Agriculture and farming – Babban Gona
Best Automotive – Innoson Vehicle Manufacturer
Best Banking and finance – (Stanbic IBTC Bank)
Best. Biotechnology – (Bioresources development center/genetic engineering)
Best Construction – Lafarge Africa plc
Best Consumer goods – Nestle Nigeria{food & beverage
Best Cyber security – Delloitte Nigeria
Best Digital media – Pulse Nigeria
Best E-commerce – Konga
Best Education – Coursera
Best Energy – Seplat Nigeria
Best Entertainment and media – Netflix Nigeria
Best Environment service – (H2O Technologies limited
Best Fashion and apparel – (Mudi Africa)
Best Financial technology (fin tech) – (Opay)
Best Food and Hospitality – (Eko Hotels and suites)
Best Gaming and eSports – (Kuluya)
Best Health care – Reddington Hospital
Best Information technology – (cloudware technologies {cloud computing})
Best Insurance – (Aiico Insurance)
Best Investment and private equity – (Stallion investment group)
Best Legal services – (Aluko & Oyebode{Law firm})
Best Logistics and transportation – (GIG logistics {courier service})
Best Manufacturing – Dangote Cement
Best Marketing and Advertising – GDM Group
Best Mining – Coal Nigeria Limed
Best Non-Profit and Philanthropy – Tony Elumelu Foundation
Best Pharmaceutical – GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria (Clinical Trials)
Best Public Sector and Government – Nigerian Civil Service
Best Real Estate – Landwey Investment Limited
Best Renewable Energy – Windforce Energy
Best Retail – Jumia Nigeria.
Best Robotics and Automation – Data Science Nigeria
Best Shipping and Marine – Nigeria Port Authority
Best Social Media and Networking – Linda Ikeji Social.
Best Sports and Recreation – Lagos City Marathon
Best Telecommunications – MTN Nigeria
Best Tourism and Travel – WakaNow
Best Transportation Technology – In Drive
Best Utilities – Abuja Electricity Distribution Company
Best Venture Capital and Startups – MEST Africa
Best Waste Management – Wecyclers
Best Wearable Technology – Oraimo
Best Wellness and Fitness – Med Plus Healthcare
Best Wholesale and distribution- Olam nigeria
Best Workforce Solutions – Jobberman
Best Telehealth – Medici Nigeria

Part Three: Media Recognition

Chichi Eriobu, Phronesis Foods.
Fii Stephen, Groth Accelerator
Barinaada Bema Alexander, LawyaaUp
Chris Edeh, Solarcool
Israel Ekene, Ekenet Concept
Abraham Orukpe Courage Ngele
Jeffrey Benson
Nymat Akashat
Prince Francis, Akaraboy
Joshua Tade Cash
Imoh Essien, TIELI
Peter Ayeni, Party Jollof
Peter Odion, Cove Real Estate
Dr. Stephen Akintayo
Endurance Iyiewuare, Busy Buying
Rilwan Akeyewale, Business Plan Academy
Nnenna Nwosu, 2kShop
Jeff Anozie
Kingsley Imeh
Brenda Unu
Ndidi Ukaonu
Tomisin Anjorin, Naijavendorscircle
Aleriwa Bukola, CEO of Schooled Afrika
Carol Arheghan
Abisola Adeshina, Bicester Jewelry.
Ayodeji Awosika, Web3BrIdge
Elda David, ProConnect
Pamela Udoka, Beyond Sex Academy
Omotayo Okere-Richards, Tee Richards Hair & 81. Beauty Salon
Bunmi Oreaje-Ogbori
Collins Uchechukwu
Tanko Lami
Ohis Ojeikere
8oseph Sunday
Mrs. Bike Abu (Zinnia Beryl Fabrics)
Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe (Jenniez School of 89. African Interior Design and Jenniez Design)
Augusta Nkanu (MelonyPine Fruit Hub)
Rahanatu Ahmad Aliyu (Turarenwuta by Ray)
Mojisola Aina (Pod Chocolates)

Ubongawasi Udoka, Wazii Creations Digital
Abiodun Bosede Olanipon (Rhoyards Ora Cosmetics)
Nzubechukwu Oguejiofor (TCL Spice)
Ojora Josephine (Jossybel Cosmetics Lab and Academy)
Okeke Chetachi Ijeoma (Main Service Cargo / Colala Logistics Ltd)
Folashade Onifade (Melchior Fashion)
Faith Ikem (Cleanse & Build Wellness) Oluwatosin Esther Shokunbi (Learnguage)
Rachel N. Okafor (Geoponts Properties Ltd)