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Ibadan Tech Communities, Let’s Tell Your Story!
Ibadan is home to a growing wave of tech talent, communities, and grassroots innovation. From student-led developer circles to thriving meetup groups across the city something exciting is happening — and at Techies Node, we want to help tell that story. We are re-launching a new column to spotlight active tech and startup communities in…
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Events For Founders And Techies in the Oyo Tech Ecosystem
Check out our round-up of interesting events in the startup ecosystem that you should pay attention to this week. Attend Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0 on July 12 Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0 organized by Cirvee, a tech school in Ibadan is a unique tech event where tech meets vibes, opportunities meet people, and tech enthusiasts meet with founders. The event…
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The Latest Funding Opportunities Available for Tech Startups In Oyo State
Check out our roundup of funding opportunities that you can access as startup founder in Oyo State. Apply to InnovateX, A Youth Innovation Challenge Powered By Ecobank Are you between 16–25 with a bold idea in the Creative Industry or STEM? Join #InnovateX – Ecobank’s youth-powered program helping you turn passion into a pitch. Successful…
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Growing Ibadan’s Web3 Ecosystem
The rise of Web3 — the decentralized iteration of the internet — is reshaping how we think about ownership, value exchange, and trust in digital systems. While much of the global conversation focuses on cities like San Francisco, Berlin, or Lagos, there’s a compelling opportunity to seed and grow robust Web3 ecosystems in emerging tech…
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Why Tech Founders Are Sleeping on the Creative Economy—and How Web3, AI, and Cloud Computing Could Revolutionize African Creative Industries
In recent years, Africa’s tech scene has taken off. From fintech giants like Flutterwave and Moniepoint to innovations in logistics, agriculture, and education, the continent’s startup ecosystem is building solutions that leapfrog legacy challenges that have plagued the continent. But one sector has been consistently overlooked by tech founders: the creative economy. Despite Africa’s booming…
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Attend MADE IN IBADAN: A Conversation for Designers by Designers this Saturday
This Saturday the 19th of April 2025 the MADE event is coming to Ibadan, Nigeria. the MADE event is an event for experienced designers unpack the decisions behind their work, share real-life case studies, and explore how design directly drives business results. this edition is themed “Decision Designs and Business Impact” will happen at the…
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Building Africa from Within: The Summit That’s Changing the Conversation
On April 26th, 2025, the first edition of the Africa Development Summit is happening in Ibadan Nigeria. The Africa Development Summit (ADS) is an event dedicated to empowering individuals, career professionals, and entrepreneurs to take on massive roles within and beyond Africa.This year’s theme is “Communication as a Catalyst for Growth“, focusing on essential skills such…
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The Future of Tech in Africa: Building New Markets from the Ground Up
The fact that Moniepoint has become the latest African fintech platform to hit unicorn status is a bit of old news. But the lessons that we can draw from how the startup achieved it will reverbrate for some time yet. Africa’s tech scene is heating up—but the real action isn’t just in the flashy startup…
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Oyo Startup Ecosystem News For 07-02-2025
The latest news from the Oyo Startup Ecosystem Ckrowd & TFA Hub Join Forces to Empower Music Industry Professionals with Music Industry Leadership Academy Ckrowd, Africa’s leading talent outsourcing agency for music professionals, has partnered with TFA Hub, a top-tier learning and development agency, to launch a transformative Virtual Seminar Series tailored for African music…
