Author: Ridwan Adelaja

In an exciting announcement, the highly anticipated Young Leaders Conference ’23 is set to take place in Ibadan, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The convener, Comrade Emmanuel Idris, made this known in a press release forwarded to Techparley on Sunday, July 2, 2023. With its grand arrival, the conference aims to empower and inspire young individuals who are eager to forge a path towards success in their chosen fields. As Sir Matt Busby famously stated, “If you are good enough, you’re old enough,” and this sentiment remains true even after more than 50 years. The Young Leaders Conference ’23…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, certain trailblazers emerge, reshaping industries and inspiring generations to come. Juliet Ehimuan, a remarkable Nigerian technology executive and entrepreneur, stands at the forefront of Africa’s tech revolution. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, empowerment, and social impact, she has left an indelible mark on the African tech industry. In this post, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Juliet Ehimuan, unveiling the ten pivotal aspects that define her remarkable career. Early life and education: Juliet Ehimuan was born and raised in Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo…

The inauguration ceremony of Monday, May 29, 2023, to swear-in Nigeria’s new President and Vice President (Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima) has, in some quarters, ignited a wave of optimism and excitement across the nation. As Nigeria’s new administration takes charge, there is a renewed sense of hope and anticipation for the country’s future. In particular, the potential for bolstering Nigeria’s tech ecosystem under the leadership of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration is a cause for concern for industry analysts. With a vision to drive innovation, engage youths, foster entrepreneurship, and embrace digital transformation, the Tinubu Administration may hold…

In the last 48 hours, the name Emdee Tiamiyu has probably been the most searched word by Nigerians on the internet after a “now-trending” news feature aired by the BBC news crew that unfortunately suggested Emdee’s statement influenced a ban policy from the UK. How true? With a lot of misinformation flying around and about, especially from bloggers and netizens, TechParley, in this post, profiles the personality behind the name Emdee Tiamiyu. The UK-based author, ICT expert and community development advocate, whose fullname is Mubarak Damilare Tiamiyu, is a Nigerian YouTuber who —before the BBC News feature— is celebrated as…

Experts in the property management sector and mortgage analysts have identified how the industry market is fueling a steady growth of Africa’s real estate sector. In a new real estate assessment report titled: The African Report 2022/2023, experts highlighted the place of increasing demand for distribution and storage facilities in the growth of the sector. According to the 58-page report, the observed rise are driven by global requirements and changing consumer patterns within Africa especially countries such as Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Egypt and Tunisia where there are massive investments pumping into various industry-market niches. Identified as one of the…

Nigerian property management consultant, Frank Okosun, has said the office market is seeing a steady recovery after a seeming collapse occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Frank said the market was picking up as key industries, such as finance and technology, are driving its rebound. “The office market is showing promising signs of revival, driven by new requirements from businesses in the technology and finance sectors,” he said. Frank made the remarks while addressing challenges confronting the Nigerian real estate industry in an industry report seen by TechParley correspondent on Monday. The property manager and industry leader noted that though the…