Hi, welcome to Tech This Evening, an After-Work Tech Newsletter from Techparley Africa. Sure, there is a lot to unpack right now. Sit back, while I walk you through.
Top Story: Gigbanc Launches Gigconnect 2025 Event to Empower Africa’s Freelancers and Digital Entrepreneurs
Africa’s gig and digital economy is evolving, and in response to this momentum, Gigbanc has announced Gigconnect 2025, an inaugural event designed to empower freelancers, digital entrepreneurs, and remote professionals to scale their careers, secure international opportunities, and foster meaningful collaborations.
Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Ruby Hall, Zone Tech Park, Gbagada, Lagos, the inaugural Gigconnect 1.0 promises a full-day programme of high-impact panels, masterclasses, live entertainment, and networking opportunities tailored for the modern digital workforce.
“Whether you’re scaling your freelance career, building a remote team, or networking for new opportunities, this event is where the future of work meets community and success,” the organisers said in a press release forwarded to Techparley Africa.
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On Startup Spotlight:
EXCLUSIVE: Inside CircleFunds’ Mission to Digitise Nigeria’s Ajo Savings System Through Technology
For decades, millions of Nigerians have relied on Ajo and Esusu: informal group savings systems built on mutual trust and social accountability. Now, CircleFunds is bringing this deeply rooted practice into the digital era.
By merging cultural familiarity with financial technology, the platform is helping Nigerians save better together, offering the comfort of tradition with the convenience and security of innovation.
In this exclusive interview, TechParley speaks with Sogo Ogundowole, CEO and Co-Founder of CircleFunds, about how his startup is redefining collective savings in Nigeria by transforming the age-old Ajo/Esusu system into a secure, transparent digital experience.
He also discusses building user trust, empowering underserved communities, and the future of community-based finance in Africa’s digital economy.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
Nigerian Startup Rana Energy Secures $3 Million to Expand AI-Driven Clean Energy Services Across Africa. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
