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Meet Our Contributor: Obafela Killa
Last year we put out a call for contributors, inviting subject matter experts and people interested in sharing their journeys in various tech fields with the ecosystem. We are delighted to announce our newest guest contributor on Techies Node, Obafela Killa. Obafela is a three-time founder, writer, and rising voice in Africa’s tech and innovation…
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Work With Us – Shape the Future of Tech Storytelling
At Techies Node, we believe that powerful stories can spark innovation, build communities, and drive growth in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.We’re on a mission to spotlight grassroots tech communities, emerging talents, and digital builders across Ibadan and beyond — and we want to work with brands that believe in this mission too. Whether you’re launching a…
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The Nigerian Tech Ecosystem Needs More Storytellers(2): Roles in Tech Media
Today is the second week of our educational series on entering the tech media space. You can check out the first week’s post here. You don’t need to be a journalist or YouTuber to work in tech media. There are multiple paths depending on your skills and interests: The Many Roles in Tech Media You…
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Oyo Startup Ecosystem News, Jobs and Development Opportunities 14-07-2025
The latest news from the Oyo Startup and tech ecosystem. Apply For the DPRC and SkillHer Entrepreneurship Bootcamp If you are a woman in Ibadan, Oyo State seeking to enhance your skills as a career professional or a business person, then join the 3- Weeks Bootcamp organized by Development Research and Project Centre and SkillHer(dot)org.…
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State of Digital Infrastructure in Africa 2025
The African Finance Corporation released its State of African Infrastructure Report for 2025. The report analyses the state of infrastructure in four sectors, Energy, Transport and Logistics, Industry and Manufacturing and Digital Infrastructure At Techies Node, our concern is in the Digital Infrastructure and how it impacts on startups and building hardware and software solutions.…
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The Nigerian Tech Ecosystem Needs More Storytellers: It Can be You
The tech ecosystem has a diversity problem — in builders and in communicators. Many African startups, for example, are building powerful solutions but struggle to tell their story globally. In Nigeria, Lagos is where it is happening. If you are not in Lagos, there is a danger of your product being underreported. New products get…
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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…
