Category: Opinion
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Before the Apps, the Basics: Observations on the Forthcoming Oyo State Sports Summit
The Oyo State Sports Summit aims to unite athletes, coaches, and businesses to innovate sports through technology and data. Key focuses include creating a reliable athlete registry, advancing operational tech for facility management, and addressing athlete welfare systems. The summit seeks to establish a sustainable model, setting a unique standard for future sports initiatives in…
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IBAFEST 2026: A Techie Attendee’s Perspective
The Ibadan Book and Arts Festival (IBAFEST) from October 29 to 31 emphasizes the intersection of technology, culture, and storytelling. With guests like Dr. Tunde Adegbola, the hybrid event explores language, infrastructure, and creative economies, urging tech professionals to engage with diverse narratives and cultural insights beyond the dominant Lagos-centric narrative.
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What African Agri-tech Founders Should Build, Based on Market Investment
Agri-tech optimism in emerging markets has run ahead of the evidence for years. Venture capital arrived, models were copied across geographies without adapting to local conditions, and impact claims rarely faced commercial scrutiny. Briter’s new Agri-tech Investment in Emerging Markets 2025 report suggests that era is ending. It tracks $4.39bn in agtech funding across…
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Ogbomoso Has LAUTECH, a Polytechnic, yet no Major Tech Presence, Who Answers for This in 2027?
A city producing technology graduates by the thousands should be busier in terms of digital presence. Whose failure is this, and who will be committed enough to fix it? Week 6 of the Techies Node civic tech and advocacy series in partnership with Ibadan Tech Expo If you were designing a city to become a…
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5 Healthtech Gaps Nigerian Founders in Underserved Markets Can Turn Into Opportunity
Nigeria’s healthtech sector has grown into 128 active startups that have collectively raised $271 million, but a closer look at where the money and the companies are concentrated tells a more revealing story. Of those 128 active startups, 105 are based in Lagos alone, and telehealth and EMR/hospital management together account for nearly half…
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Does Your House of Reps Candidate Know What a Techie Actually Does? A Reality Check for Oyo’s Federal Constituencies
Nigeria has fourteen federal constituencies in Oyo State, each sending one member to the House of Representatives. These legislators vote on federal budgets, tax policies, import duties, and a growing body of legislation that directly shapes the operating environment for technology businesses and professionals. They are, in a very real sense, part of the infrastructure…
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The Oyo State Digital Economy Bill: Why Your Senatorial Candidate’s Silence on This Is a Red Flag
In 2022, Nigeria passed the Nigeria Startup Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to formalize, support, and grow the country’s technology and startup ecosystem. The Act created a framework for startup labelling, provided for a Startup Support and Engagement Portal, and established obligations on federal agencies to prioritize innovation-friendly policies. It was, by all…
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10 Questions Every Oyo Techie Should Ask Their House of Assembly Candidate Before Casting a Vote
Welcome back to our weekly Civic Tech Advocacy series in partnership with Ibadan Tech Expo. Today we touch on a part of elections that are often overlooked, because most people don’t think it is a big deal. The House of Assembly Your vote is your voice. Make sure your State House of Assembly candidate has…
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On Our Radar: Two new Startups to Watch out for
At Techies Node, we’re always keeping an eye on the bold ideas shaping the future of technology. On From fresh founders building solutions to everyday challenges to groundbreaking tools redefining how we work and live, this series gives you a front-row seat to the next big thing. Here are two more startups that you should…
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From Learning to Earning: Breaking Into Tech as an African Developer
By Obafela Richard-Killa You’ve spent months learning through tutorials, built a few projects, maybe even completed a bootcamp. But now you’re stuck in the “I know how to code, but nobody’s hiring” phase. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re closer to breaking through than you think. The Real Gap Isn’t Technical Most…
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