The 21st edition of the Titans of Tech Awards and Gala Night is set to take center stage on July 25, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria as the premier recognition platform for trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries shaping the West African technology landscape.
This landmark edition will celebrate technological excellence under the powerful theme: “Game Changers”.
The Titans of Tech Awards, fondly referred to as the “Tech Grammy”, has for over 21 years consistently spotlighted organizations and innovators who have significantly shaped and transformed Nigeria’s technology landscape. It is widely recognized as one of the most credible platforms for recognizing excellence, innovation, and impact in the ICT ecosystem.
The theme for the 21st edition reflects a defining truth of the current digital era — technology is moving faster than ever, and the people behind that progress are rewriting the rules.
Game Changers are those who dare to think differently, challenge the status quo, and deliver impactful, scalable solutions to local and global challenges.
From startups creating life-changing solutions to legacy institutions leading digital transformation, the 2025 Gala Night is dedicated to recognizing those making measurable impact across technology, fintech, healthtech, agritech, AI, e-government, education and more.
Over the years, the Titans of Tech Awards has grown into a cornerstone of the Nigerian and West African digital ecosystem.
With a legacy spanning 21 years, the platform has recognized and celebrated leaders, organizations, products, and innovations that have driven growth, empowerment, and digital transformation across the region.
This year’s theme, “Game Changers”, highlights individuals and organizations that are not just participating in the tech ecosystem but reshaping it. These are the thinkers, doers, and disrupters who are rewriting the rules, creating new models, solving local problems with global impact and setting new benchmarks in technology, innovation and digital inclusion.
Over the years, the Titans of Tech stage has honored some of the most influential figures and organizations in West African tech, including:
- MTN Nigeria – honored and celebrated with the Telecom Company of the Decade.
- Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) – honored as Pan African Telecommunication Regulator of the Year.
- Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, OFR recognized and honoured with “Lifetime Achievement Award” for presiding over Nigeria’s first Digital Mobile License Spectrum Auction.
- Leo Stan Ekeh. Founder of Zinox Technologies – Honored with “Extraordinary Achievement Award” for his legendary contributions to ICT development and digital entrepreneurship.
- Mitchell Elegbe. CEO of Interswitch – “Digital Payment pioneer Award” for pioneering digital payment infrastructure and advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria.
- Funke Opeke. Founder of MainOne – Celebrated as “Tech Amazon” for bridging the broadband gap and empowering businesses with high-speed connectivity.
- Aiyebeni .A. Peters (Rtd) Chairman, Alpha Technologies, “Lifetime Achievement Award” for opening the door to the use of the non-toll free 0700 and toll-free 0800 number lines by business and corporations alike.
These luminaries exemplify what it means to be a Titan of Tech — visionary, impactful, and future-focused.
The 2025 edition will feature over 20 competitive and honorary categories, including:
- CEO of the Year.
- Emerging Health Tech brand of Year.
- Fintech Leader of the Year.
- Best e-Government Solution provider.
- Digital Inclusion Champion.
- Tech Amazon of the Year.
- Digital Governor of the Year.
- Telecom Company of the Year.
- Game Changer of the Year (Public and Private Sector).
- Innovative HR Tech Solution of the Year.
- Digital Economy Man of the Year.
- ICT Company of the Year.
- Innovative Edtech Platform of the Year.
- Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Digital payment Infrastructure provider of the year.
- Legacy Achievement Award.
- Innovative HR Tech Solution of the Year.
- Regulator of the Year.
- Digital Economy Man of the Year.
- Telecom Infrastructure company of the year.
- Innovative CEO of the Year.
- Crypto Game Changer Award.
- Digital Governor of the Year.
- Digital Economy State of the Year.
- Digital Transformation personality of the Year.
Since its inception in 2005, the Titans of Tech Awards has been the gold standard for recognizing innovation and excellence in technology across West Africa.
For 21 years, it has spotlighted and elevated individuals, startups, public institutions, and corporate entities that have demonstrated leadership, creativity, and lasting impact in the tech ecosystem.
Nomination is currently ongoing at www.titansoftechawards.com
