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Business Africa Online The Voice of African Innovators & Changemakers We also connect Africans in the Diaspora back to the continent.

Business Africa Online (BAO) is the leading pan-African media and business consultancy company, supporting the next generation of African entrepreneurs and innovators with the right resources, that will enable them design launch and scale their businesses. We are intentionally influencing the African narrative by publishing inspiring stories of Africans making impact across the globe. Our goal is

to equip the next generation of African entrepreneurs and innovators with the right resources that will enable them design, launch and scale impactful businesses regardless of their background, age and gender. Vision: Enabling the next generation of African entrepreneurs

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Samson Odo is a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and leader with a passion for harnessing the power of AI to drive r...
03/11/2025

Samson Odo is a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and leader with a passion for harnessing the power of AI to drive real-world impact. Samson is the founder and CTO of NodeShift Nigeria, where he’s developing AI-native systems that bridge the gap between innovation and real-world adoption. His work focuses on applying intelligent automation to everyday challenges faced by business professionals, SMEs, and enterprises across diverse sectors.

In this insightful conversation with Alaba Ayinuola of Business Africa Online (BAO), Samson shares his inspiring journey, the challenges, and the triumphs achieved in building a cutting-edge AI-native system that transforms industries and empowers businesses. Excerpts.

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https://businessafricaonline.com/bridging-the-gap-with-ai-samson-odo-on-a-mission-to-make-innovation-accessible/

Victoria Adepoju, MSc is an AI Product Management professional who specialises in building user-centred digital solution...
29/10/2025

Victoria Adepoju, MSc is an AI Product Management professional who specialises in building user-centred digital solutions that bridge the gap between customer value, business needs and technology. She is the Head of Product at Iterately, an AI-driven workflow automation platform, and has led initiatives across product strategy, business analysis, and digital transformation in both public and private sectors.

Passionate about ethical AI, she champions responsible innovation while helping professionals and organisations harness emerging tools to drive efficiency, creativity, and inclusive growth. In this exclusive interview with Alaba Ayinuola of Business Africa Online (BAO), Victoria speaks on her journey, philosophy and the problems she is solving as a product leader and more. Excerpts.

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https://businessafricaonline.com/victoria-adepoju-on-product-management-and-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai/

PAWEN Unveils Africa’s Largest Digital Summit and Awards to Advance Women-Led Innovation and Leadership Across AfricaWom...
24/10/2025

PAWEN Unveils Africa’s Largest Digital Summit and Awards to Advance Women-Led Innovation and Leadership Across Africa

Women are building Africa’s economic future as founders, leaders, and innovators. Yet, many still need better ways to gain digital visibility and reach new markets.

The Pan African Women Empowerment Network (PAWEN) is addressing this through its upcoming PAWENpreneur Awards & Summit 2025. Powered by Nugi Technologies Ltd., a leading African technology firm providing innovative solutions that help businesses compete globally, the initiative will empower both women entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to gain visibility, connect with investors, and expand their impact across the continent.

This year’s hybrid event is set to be Africa’s largest digital exhibition and awards celebrating women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders driving innovation across industries.

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https://businessafricaonline.com/pawen-unveils-africas-largest-digital-summit-and-awards-to-advance-women-led-innovation-and-leadership-across-africa/
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Lexlytic, an emerging LegalTech company pioneering AI-driven regulatory intelligence, has been selected by Antler, the g...
23/10/2025

Lexlytic, an emerging LegalTech company pioneering AI-driven regulatory intelligence, has been selected by Antler, the global inception-stage venture capital firm that builds companies from the ground up with exceptional founders. The team is developing the venture out of Antler’s Lagos, Africa cohort, which supports early-stage founders solving some of the continent’s most complex challenges.

Co-founded by Chioma Wilson-D**e and Wilson D**e, Lexlytic is building an AI-powered platform that transforms the way organisations manage regulatory compliance across Africa. The technology automatically analyses, structures, and interprets legal and policy documents—translating complex regulations into actionable insights and clear to-do lists for compliance and ESG teams.

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https://businessafricaonline.com/legaltech-startup-lexlytic-joins-antler-to-redefine-compliance-across-africa/

Adeposi Bamiduro is a technology entrepreneur, author, and founder of Conclase and Conclase Academy – one of Africa’s fa...
17/10/2025

Adeposi Bamiduro is a technology entrepreneur, author, and founder of Conclase and Conclase Academy – one of Africa’s fastest-growing EdTech and talent development company. He is passionate about equipping Africans with the skills, systems, and confidence to thrive in the digital economy. As a technology consultant turned ecosystem builder, Adeposi has trained and placed thousands of talents across leading banks, fintechs, and enterprises.

He is also the author of From Passion to Paycheck, a career playbook helping young professionals turn their skills into income and impact. From Passion to Paycheck is a must-read for tech professionals looking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the industry and build a career that truly pays. In this exclusive interview with Alaba Ayinuola of Business Africa Online (BAO), Adeposi shares insights on the skills and strategies needed to succeed in tech, as well as offer valuable advice for those just starting out. Excerpts.

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https://businessafricaonline.com/meet-the-author-an-exclusive-with-adeposi-bamiduro-author-of-from-passion-to-paycheck/

In a world where education is often determined by geography, privilege, and opportunity, Oluwatobi Akapo stands as a det...
15/10/2025

In a world where education is often determined by geography, privilege, and opportunity, Oluwatobi Akapo stands as a determined disruptor. As the Founder and CEO of Edswot, an innovative EdTech company, Akapo is on a mission to break barriers, democratize quality learning, and ignite the futures of thousands of children across Africa and beyond.

With a strong background in sales leadership and business development, Akapo’s career spans industry giants such as Jumia Nigeria, Kwik, Shuttlers, and Edukoya, where he consistently delivered exponential growth, transforming revenues from millions to tens of millions within short periods.

Under Akapo’s leadership, Edswot has grown into a multi-curriculum hub, offering tutoring across British, American, Nigerian, Canadian, and Irish systems. In this exclusive interview with Alaba Ayinuola of Business Africa Online (BAO), Oluwatobi discusses the company’s mission, its impact on students and teachers, the intersection of education and innovation and the future of EdTech. Excerpts.

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https://businessafricaonline.com/transforming-classrooms-oluwatobi-akapo-on-building-an-edtech-company/

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